Laptop manufacturers are gearing up to launch their latest budget-friendly gaming laptops, featuring the eagerly awaited RTX 5050 Blackwell GPU. Notably, LG is preparing the Gram Pro 16, while Lenovo is unveiling the Legion 5 and IdeaPad Pro 5i, all equipped with the cutting-edge NVIDIA RTX 5050 GPU and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.
There has been some online confusion about the type of memory used in the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. As NVIDIA’s entry-level offering in their Blackwell lineup, the RTX 5050 was rumored to be the only model with GDDR6 memory, setting it apart from others equipped with GDDR7. However, recent reports and leaks suggest that at least the laptop variant of the RTX 5050 will incorporate GDDR7 memory.
Recent confirmations have emerged from ASUS’s plans for an RTX 5050-based gaming laptop, showcasing the inclusion of GDDR7. Further leaks indicate similar specifications, reinforcing the likelihood that the laptop version of the RTX 5050 will feature this faster memory type.
As identified by @momomo_us, LG and Lenovo are both preparing to introduce new gaming laptops powered by the RTX 5050. LG’s specifications for the Gram Pro 16, which is based on the Core Ultra 7 255H processor, clearly list “GDDR7 8GB” as the memory component for the NVIDIA RTX 5050.
Similarly, Lenovo is set to release two gaming models featuring the RTX 5050 with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The Legion 5 15IRX10 model’s product page has yet to appear officially, but it is already visible in search engine results.
Another Lenovo model, the IdeaPad Pro 5i, is already live on the website with the RTX 5050 GPU, although specific memory details remain unspecified. Despite this, various leaks strongly indicate that the RTX 5050 mobile GPU will indeed utilize GDDR7 memory.
As for the desktop variant, gamers are hopeful that it will also come with GDDR7 to avoid the performance drawbacks associated with the slower GDDR6. The RTX 5050 is expected to be built around the GB207 GPU die, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and a TDP of 130W. Further details are anticipated soon, following NVIDIA’s launch of the RTX 5060.
