MSI RTX 5050 INSPIRE series released
MSI has listed two compact GeForce RTX 5050 graphics cards from its INSPIRE ITX lineup. Both models use the same small dual-slot cooler and share identical core specifications, with the only difference being the factory tuning.
The standard GeForce RTX 5050 8G INSPIRE ITX (G5050-8II) features a boost clock of 2572 MHz , while the INSPIRE ITX OC (G5050-8IIC) increases the boost clock slightly to 2602 MHz . Both cards ship with 8GB GDDR6 memory running at 20 Gbps across a 128-bit bus, and include 2560 CUDA cores. The cards use a PCIe Gen5 x16 interface but operate at x8.
Source: MSI
Despite the compact design (147 × 120 × 45 mm), each card retains a full display output layout: three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port. Power requirements are modest, with a listed 130W board power and a single 8-pin connector. MSI recommends a 550W power supply.
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 INSPIRE ITX Series Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | G5050-8II | G5050-8IIC (OC) |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Boost Clock | 2572 MHz | 2602 MHz |
| Memory | 8GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| CUDA Cores | 2560 | 2560 |
| Power | 130W | 130W |
| Power Connector | 1× 8-pin | 1× 8-pin |
| Dimensions | 147 × 120 × 45 mm | 147 × 120 × 45 mm |
Source: MSI
These cards target small PC builds where space is limited and larger coolers do not fit. There is no pricing or availability information yet.
Source: MSI