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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£270
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 130 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.6

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%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

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%

4.4

Performance

24.0%

3.4

Memory

12.0%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

10

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 Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is a compact, single-fan graphics card based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, designed specifically for mini-ITX builds with its short 17 cm length. It features 2,560 CUDA cores, a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,617 MHz, and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320 GB/s of bandwidth. Main pros include its space-saving form factor, high power efficiency with a 130W TDP, and support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for improved 1080p gaming performance. However, notable cons include its reliance on older GDDR6 memory instead of the GDDR7 found in higher-tier 50-series cards and the relatively limited 8GB VRAM capacity, which may struggle with modern high-fidelity textures in the future.

Technical Specifications of Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

5.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a technical score of 5.57 points, which is lower than that of 69.6% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.1

Price

6.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is lower than 57.2% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

13.40 TFLOPS
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC delivers 13.40 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

12 Ultimate
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

7680x4320
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

80 Gbps
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 12.9% of graphics cards.
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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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

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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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

130 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a board power limit of 130 W, which is lower than that of 80.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
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

130 W
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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

169.9 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is 169.9 mm long, which is shorter than 95.4% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% 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

118 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is 118 mm tall, which is shorter than 73.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

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Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC vs the average graphics card

  • 4.7% higher boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2617 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 20.7% higher base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
  • 115.47 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is shorter than the average graphics card (169.9 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is shorter than the average graphics card (169.9 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.169.9 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Newer PCIe version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    What it is: Version of HDMI standard supported
    When it matters: When the card will connect to a modern TV or monitor that needs newer HDMI features for high refresh, VRR, or higher bandwidth modes.

    Importance: LOW

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 4.7% higher boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 20.7% higher base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • 51% smaller GPU die
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Broader encode codec support
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports broader hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264).
  • 8x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 10 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 10 Gbps.
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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.
  • 6 °C higher thermal ceiling
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 115.47 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is shorter than the average graphics card (169.9 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 9 mm lower card height
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC is shorter than the average graphics card (118 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

Total
Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 49.3% lower pixel rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (83.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 44.4% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (209.4 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 38% lower ray tracing score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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.
  • 25% smaller L2 cache
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (24 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No RGB lighting
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus 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
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.32 vs 64
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What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC?

  • Excellent for compact systems due to its short 17cm single-fan Mini-ITX design
  • Support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation significantly boosts frame rates in supported titles
  • Highly power-efficient with a low 130W TDP, suitable for systems with 550W power supplies
  • Silent operation during light tasks thanks to Zero RPM Fan technology
  • Modern connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b support
  • Solid performance for 1080p esports and lighter AAA gaming

What customers dislike about Gainward GeForce RTX 5050 Pegasus OC?

  • Poor value-to-performance ratio compared to slightly more expensive cards like the RTX 5060
  • Limited 8GB VRAM can cause stuttering and performance drops in modern AAA titles at higher settings
  • PCIe 5.0 x8 interface (instead of x16) may limit performance on older PCIe 3.0 systems
  • Basic single-fan cooler design can lead to higher noise or temps compared to larger multi-fan models
  • Often outperformed by previous-generation or alternative cards like the RX 9060 XT or even the RTX 4060 in some tests
  • Noticeable input lag when using aggressive DLSS 4 Frame Generation settings (e.g., 4x mode)

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rockpapershotgun.com
30/07/2025
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 review: Starting, and finishing, at the bottom 🛠️ Model Details Form Factor: The Gainward Pegasus OCGo to product viewer dial...

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, as tested in the Zotac Gaming Twin Edge OC variant, is an entry-level graphics card that falls short of expectations due to its high price and underwhelming performance. Priced around £220–£248 ($250–$270), it is a costly choice for budget PC builders. On the positive side, the card comes with a full set of DLSS 4 tools, including Multi Frame Generation...Read more

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