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Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC

Common Features

  • ✓ The GPU clock speed is 2317 MHz on both products.
  • ✓ The GPU memory speed is 1750 MHz on both products.
  • ✓ The shading units count is 2560 on both products.
  • ✓ The texture mapping units (TMUs) count is 80 on both products.
  • ✓ The render output units (ROPs) count is 32 on both products.
  • ✓ Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) capability is available on both products.
  • ✓ The effective memory speed is 20000 MHz on both products.
  • ✓ The maximum memory bandwidth is 320 GB/s on both products.
  • ✓ The VRAM capacity is 8GB on both products.
  • ✓ The GDDR memory version is GDDR6 on both products.
  • ✓ The memory bus width is 128-bit on both products.
  • ✓ ECC memory support is available on both products.
  • ✓ The DirectX version is DirectX 12 Ultimate on both products.
  • ✓ Ray tracing support is available on both products.
  • ✓ XeSS (XMX) support is not available on either product.

Main Differences

  • • The GPU turbo speed is 2707 MHz on Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and 2632 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC.
  • • The pixel rate is 86.62 GPixel/s on Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and 84.22 GPixel/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC.
  • • The floating-point performance is 13.86 TFLOPS on Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and 13.48 TFLOPS on MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC.
  • • The texture rate is 216.6 GTexels/s on Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and 210.6 GTexels/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC.
  • • The width is 268.3 mm on Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and 202 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC.
Specs Comparison
Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition

Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition

MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC

MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2317 MHz 2317 MHz
GPU turbo 2707 MHz 2632 MHz
pixel rate 86.62 GPixel/s 84.22 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 13.86 TFLOPS 13.48 TFLOPS
texture rate 216.6 GTexels/s 210.6 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 1750 MHz
shading units 2560 2560
texture mapping units (TMUs) 80 80
render output units (ROPs) 32 32
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC have the same GPU clock speed, both running at 2317 MHz. However, the turbo clock speeds differ slightly, with the Asus model reaching 2707 MHz, while the MSI version is slightly lower at 2632 MHz.

In terms of pixel rate, the Asus card is slightly ahead, offering 86.62 GPixel/s compared to the MSI's 84.22 GPixel/s. Similarly, the Asus Prime also has a higher texture rate of 216.6 GTexels/s, while the MSI card delivers 210.6 GTexels/s.

Both cards feature the same GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz, shading units at 2560, texture mapping units (TMUs) at 80, and render output units (ROPs) at 32. They also both support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP). In terms of floating-point performance, the Asus card provides a slight edge with 13.86 TFLOPS compared to the MSI's 13.48 TFLOPS.

Memory:
effective memory speed 20000 MHz 20000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 320 GB/s
VRAM 8GB 8GB
GDDR version GDDR6 GDDR6
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory ✓ ✓

The memory specifications for the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC are identical across the board. Both cards feature an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz, a maximum memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s, and 8GB of VRAM.

Both models use GDDR6 memory and have a 128-bit memory bus width. Additionally, they both support ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory, ensuring reliable data integrity during operations.

As a result, in terms of memory specifications, there is no difference between the two products—they offer the same memory configuration and capabilities.

Features:
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version 4.6 4.6
OpenCL version 3 3
Supports multi-display technology ✓ ✓
supports ray tracing ✓ ✓
Supports 3D ✓ ✓
supports DLSS ✓ ✓
has XeSS (XMX) ✕ ✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR ✕ ✕
has RGB lighting ✓ ✓
supported displays 4 4

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC are nearly identical in terms of features. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3.0, ensuring compatibility with the latest gaming and creative applications. They also support multi-display technology, ray tracing, 3D content, and DLSS, offering a comprehensive set of modern graphics features.

Both models lack XeSS (XMX) support but support Intel Resizable BAR, making them compatible with compatible Intel platforms. Neither card has LHR (Lite Hash Rate) limitations, which is beneficial for those using the GPUs for non-mining tasks.

In terms of additional features, both products include RGB lighting, support up to 4 displays, and share identical specifications across all key areas.

Ports:
has an HDMI output ✓ ✓
HDMI ports 1 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.1b HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs 3 3
USB-C ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
mini DisplayPort outputs 0 0

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC offer identical port configurations. Both cards feature one HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b support, three DisplayPort outputs, and no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs.

As a result, the two products have the same display connectivity options, making them equally equipped for multiple display setups using HDMI and DisplayPort.

There are no differences between the two models in terms of available ports and their versions.

General info:
GPU architecture Blackwell Blackwell
release date June 2025 June 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 130W 130W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 5 nm 5 nm
number of transistors 16900 million 16900 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 268.3 mm 202 mm
height 120 mm 120 mm

The Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC share identical specifications in terms of GPU architecture, thermal design power (TDP), PCI Express version, semiconductor size, number of transistors, and cooling type. Both models are based on the Blackwell architecture, have a TDP of 130W, support PCIe version 5, feature a 5 nm semiconductor size, and contain 16,900 million transistors. Additionally, neither product includes air-water cooling.

One difference between the two is their physical size: the Asus card has a width of 268.3 mm, while the MSI card is slightly smaller at 202 mm in width. Both cards share the same height of 120 mm.

Overall, the two products are nearly identical in terms of internal components, with the primary difference being the width of the cards.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5050 OC Edition and MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming OC, outlining shared capabilities and measurable differences. Both models feature a GPU clock speed of 2317 MHz, identical core configurations with 2560 shading units, and an 8GB GDDR6 memory setup delivering 320 GB/s bandwidth, along with DirectX 12 Ultimate compatibility and ray tracing support. They also share display connectivity with HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort outputs, as well as a 130W thermal design power and Blackwell architecture. Differences appear in performance tuning, with GPU turbo speeds of 2707 MHz versus 2632 MHz, pixel rates of 86.62 GPixel/s versus 84.22 GPixel/s, floating-point performance at 13.86 TFLOPS versus 13.48 TFLOPS, and texture rates of 216.6 GTexels/s versus 210.6 GTexels/s. Physical dimensions also vary, reflected in a width of 268.3 mm compared to 202 mm.