Incremental performance gains and GDDR7 memory mark the mobile GPU debut of the RTX 50 series
June 24, 2025 — Nvidia has officially launched its first RTX 50 series laptop GPU, the GeForce RTX 5050, debuting initially in China. With this new release, Nvidia brings moderate improvements over its predecessor, the RTX 4050, while keeping pricing and power consumption aligned with its mid-range segment.
The GeForce RTX 5050 mobile GPU is built on the GB207 architecture and features 2,560 CUDA cores, accompanied by 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. Designed to run at a TDP of 115W, it shares similar thermal and power characteristics with the RTX 5060 mobile variant. The GPU delivers 384 GB/s memory bandwidth, suggesting Nvidia is maintaining a balanced performance-to-power ratio for this tier.
Modest Performance Gains, Narrow Price Gap
Early models featuring the RTX 5050 include laptops from ASUS and Mechrevo. ASUS’s TianXuan 6 Edition, powered by an Intel Core i7-14650HX, is priced at 6,559 yuan (approximately €845)—just €30–40 below entry-level RTX 5060 laptops. The small price difference reflects similarly modest performance differences.
In benchmark testing, the RTX 5050 shows a 9–10% improvement over the RTX 4050 in 3DMark’s Time Spy, with higher gains in ray tracing scenarios. Notably, the GPU delivers a 27% uplift in Port Royal, a test focused on real-time ray tracing performance. However, the RTX 5050 still trails the RTX 5060 by around 18–19% in Firestrike Extreme and Port Royal tests.
Desktop Version Expected Soon
According to industry sources, the desktop version of the RTX 5050 is scheduled to release on July 1. This marks the conclusion of Nvidia’s first wave of RTX 50 series GPUs before the anticipated launch of enhanced “Super” variants later this year.
While not a game-changer, the GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU offers a step forward in efficiency and ray tracing capabilities, appealing to budget-conscious gamers and content creators looking for next-gen features without a significant price jump.
