ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6 (DUAL-RTX5050-O8G) is a compact, 2-slot desktop graphics card powered by the entry-level NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. It is designed for efficient 1080p gaming, light content creation, and entry-level AI acceleration.
Key Specifications
- GPU Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell (GB207 chip)
- CUDA Cores: 2,560
- Core Clock Speed:
- Default Mode (Boost): 2647 MHz
- OC Mode: 2677 MHz
- Video Memory: 8GB GDDR6 with a 128-bit memory interface running at 20 Gbps (224 GB/s bandwidth)
- AI Performance: Up to 433 AI TOPS with support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
- Bus Interface: PCI Express 5.0
- Display Outputs: 3x Native DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x Native HDMI 2.1b (Supports up to 4 monitors at 7680 x 4320 max resolution)
- Power Requirements: 130W Total Graphics Power (TGP), requiring a 1x 8-pin supplementary power connector and a recommended 550W power supply (PSU).
Physical Design & Cooling
- Form Factor: A compact 2-slot design (203 x 120.2 x 40 mm) making it highly compatible with small-form-factor (ITX) builds.
- Axial-tech Fans: Features dual ball-bearing fans with longer blades and a barrier ring to improve downward airflow pressure.
- 0dB Technology: Fans stop spinning completely during light gaming or idle tasks when the GPU temperature drops below a certain threshold, ensuring silent operation.
- Dual BIOS: Includes a physical hardware switch allowing users to toggle between a "Performance" mode for lower temps or a "Quiet" mode for lower noise profiles.
- Vented Backplate: A structural backplate that prevents PCB flex and features ventilation cutouts to allow hot air to escape freely toward chassis exhaust fans
