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 →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the AMD RX 9060 XT.
Superseded by RX 9060 XT
Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 5050 | AMD RX 7600 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | budget | Mid-range |
| Generation | RTX 5000 | RX 7000 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 130W | 150W |
| Upscaling | DLSS4 | FSR3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $189 | $329 |
| Released | Jul 31, 2026 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Cycle length | — | ~600 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | RX 9060 XT |
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.
Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.
Ultra-efficient.
Street prices well below $329 MSRP.