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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$290
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 130 W

COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.5

Performance

24.0%

3.5

Memory

12.0%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.5

Design

4.0%

9.9

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is an entry-level graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 2,560 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,647 MHz accessible via a physical 'One-Key OC' button. This dual-fan card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 320 GB/s with a total board power (TDP) of 130W. Main pros include its highly efficient 5nm process, compact dual-slot design suitable for small-form-factor builds, and support for the latest features like DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and DisplayPort 2.1b. However, its primary cons are the limited 8GB VRAM capacity, which can struggle in demanding modern titles at high settings, and a performance level that only marginally improves upon previous-generation mid-range offerings.

Technical Specifications of COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.8
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a technical score of 5.75 points, which is lower than that of 64% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

6.8
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is higher than 48% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

6,165 points
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC scores 6165 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 74.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

13.55 TFLOPS
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC delivers 13.55 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

320 GB/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC reaches 320 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 66.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.9% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

130 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a TDP of 130 W, which is lower than that of 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

130 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC draws 130 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

550 W
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

231 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is 231 mm long, which is shorter than 80.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

120 mm
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 6.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

750 g
COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC weighs 750 g, which is lighter than 74.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC vs the average graphics card

  • 5.9% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,647 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,647 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2647 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 20.7% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,317 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,317 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2317 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.130 W vs 215 W
  • Includes dual BIOS
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 54.37 mm shorter card length
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.231 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 5.9% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,647 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20.7% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,317 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 42.9% faster VRAM clock
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,500 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • 51% smaller GPU die
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (149 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer encoder generation
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Broader encode codec support
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 54.37 mm shorter card length
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 50.2% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (82.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 45.4% lower texture rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (205.8 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 42.4% lower FP32 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 38% lower ray tracing score
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6,165 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 54.1% lower FP16 performance
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (13.6 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 28.6% lower memory bandwidth
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (320 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • 1 fewer fans
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 17.17 °C higher idle temperature
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55.2 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.20 vs 48
  • 20 fewer compute units
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.80 vs 192
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 50.2% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (82.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (82.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.82.3 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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What customers like about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC?

  • Excellent 1080p performance in modern AAA and esports titles.
  • Support for DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, significantly boosting frame rates.
  • Distinct 'Ultra W' aesthetic with white shroud, holographic accents, and RGB lighting.
  • Effective cooling system that keeps temperatures low (peak ~65°C) and runs quietly.
  • One-key physical overclock button for a quick performance boost.
  • Compact dual-fan design suitable for small-form-factor (SFF) builds.
  • High power efficiency with a 130W TDP, requiring only a single 8-pin power connector.

What customers dislike about COLORFUL iGame GeForce RTX 5050 Ultra W Duo OC?

  • High launch price ($249) makes it poor value compared to older or alternative mid-range cards.
  • Limited 8GB of VRAM can cause stuttering or failures to launch in some modern games with high settings.
  • Rasterization performance is roughly 6% slower than the previous-generation RTX 4060.
  • DLSS 4 frame generation can introduce noticeable input latency in competitive games.
  • Limited to a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, providing less bandwidth than some older x16 cards.
  • Performance lags behind similarly priced competitors in certain productivity and AI tasks.

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back2gaming.com
27/12/2025
COLORFUL iGame RTX 5050 Ultra W OC Graphics Card Review Gadget Pilipinas

The COLORFUL iGame RTX 5050 Ultra W OC is a highly overbuilt, triple-fan graphics card utilizing NVIDIA's refined 4nm Blackwell architecture. Operating at a 130W total graphics power (TGP), it features a striking pink-on-white pop-art graffiti aesthetic, a rigid metal backplate, and an physical "One-Key Overclock" button on the rear I/O bracket to easily toggle clock profiles. In...Read more

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gadgetpilipinas.net
18/10/2025
COLORFUL iGame RTX 5050 Ultra W DUO OC Graphics Card Review

The COLORFUL iGame RTX 5050 Ultra W DUO OC is an entry-level graphics card based on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, carrying an official launch price of $249 (priced at Php 18,295 in the Philippines). Built on a TSMC 4N process with the GB207 die, it features 20 SMs, 2,560 Shaders, 80 Tensor Cores, and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM across a 128-bit bus. A major highlight of this 50-class card...Read more

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