First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget gamers in OEM pre-built systems — not currently available for retail purchase.
Full details →First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget 1080p gamers who want DLSS 4 and Blackwell's AI features without spending more than ~$200.
Full details →| AMD RX 9060 | NVIDIA RTX 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Entry | budget |
| Generation | RX 9000 | RTX 5000 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 132W | 130W |
| Upscaling | FSR4 | DLSS4 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $249 | $189 |
| Released | Aug 6, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Buy |
| Deals advice | Caution | Caution |
| Successor | — | — |
ML upscaling included even at the budget entry point.
Ultra-efficient for budget OEM builds.
Currently not available as a standalone retail GPU — check pre-built systems from major OEMs.
The most affordable desktop GPU with Blackwell's AI-powered Multi Frame Generation — substantial FPS uplift at 1080p in supported titles.
The lowest TDP in the desktop RTX 5000 lineup — no PSU upgrade required for most systems with a 500W+ supply.
Fills a gap in NVIDIA's lineup for buyers who want a modern architecture without crossing the $200 mark.