Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC

Common Features

  • Both products have 2560 shading units.
  • Both products have 80 texture mapping units (TMUs).
  • Both products have 32 render output units (ROPs).
  • Both products support double precision floating point (DPFP).
  • Both products have 8GB of VRAM.
  • Both products use GDDR6 memory.
  • Both products have an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz.
  • Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s.
  • Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • Both products support OpenGL version 4.6.
  • Both products support OpenCL version 3.
  • Both products support multi-display technology.
  • Both products support ray tracing.
  • Both products support 3D.
  • Both products support DLSS.
  • Both products have one HDMI 2.1b port.
  • Both products have three DisplayPort outputs.
  • Both products have no USB-C ports.
  • Both products have no DVI outputs.
  • Both products have no mini DisplayPort outputs.
  • Both products use Blackwell GPU architecture.

Main Differences

  • GPU clock speed is 2310 MHz on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 2317 MHz on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • GPU turbo is 2570 MHz on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 2602 MHz on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • Pixel rate is 82.24 GPixel/s on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 83.26 GPixel/s on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • Floating-point performance is 13.16 TFLOPS on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 13.32 TFLOPS on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • Texture rate is 205.6 GTexels/s on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 208.2 GTexels/s on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • GPU memory speed is 1750 MHz on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and 2500 MHz on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
  • RGB lighting is not present on Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 but is present on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC.
Specs Comparison
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2310 MHz 2317 MHz
GPU turbo 2570 MHz 2602 MHz
pixel rate 82.24 GPixel/s 83.26 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 13.16 TFLOPS 13.32 TFLOPS
texture rate 205.6 GTexels/s 208.2 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 2500 MHz
shading units 2560 2560
texture mapping units (TMUs) 80 80
render output units (ROPs) 32 32
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 has a GPU clock speed of 2310 MHz, while the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC offers a slightly higher GPU clock speed at 2317 MHz. Both products feature impressive GPU turbo speeds, with the Nvidia reaching 2570 MHz and the Zotac slightly surpassing it at 2602 MHz. The pixel rates are close, with the Nvidia model achieving 82.24 GPixel/s and the Zotac a bit higher at 83.26 GPixel/s, indicating a marginal edge for the Zotac in terms of pixel processing capabilities.

Both products deliver similar floating-point performance, with the Nvidia offering 13.16 TFLOPS and the Zotac slightly ahead at 13.32 TFLOPS. In terms of texture rate, the Nvidia achieves 205.6 GTexels/s, while the Zotac performs slightly better at 208.2 GTexels/s, reflecting a modest advantage for the Zotac in texture handling.

Both GPUs have identical configurations for shading units (2560), texture mapping units (80), and render output units (32), with no differences between the two. Additionally, both models support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) calculations, ensuring that they offer the same level of precision for demanding computations.

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

Both the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC have identical memory specifications. Both products feature an effective memory speed of 20000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. They also come with 8GB of VRAM, and both utilize GDDR6 memory for efficient data transfer. In addition, both cards have a memory bus width of 128-bit.

Another shared feature is support for Error-Correcting Code (ECC) memory, ensuring that both cards can detect and correct memory errors, which is important for maintaining stability during demanding tasks.

With these identical memory specs, there is no difference in memory performance or features between the Nvidia and Zotac models in this group.

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 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC share a number of common features. Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL version 4.6, and OpenCL version 3, ensuring compatibility with modern gaming and professional applications. They also both support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D, making them well-suited for immersive experiences. Additionally, both cards support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) to enhance gaming performance.

Neither product includes XeSS (XMX) support, which is absent in both models. Both cards also support Intel Resizable BAR, but no support for AMD SAM is listed for either product. Neither product has LHR (Lite Hash Rate) restrictions, which is beneficial for users interested in cryptocurrency mining.

One notable difference is that the Zotac model comes with RGB lighting, whereas the Nvidia model does not have any RGB lighting features. However, both cards support up to four displays, providing similar multi-monitor capabilities.

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

Both the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC offer similar port configurations. Each has one HDMI output, with support for HDMI 2.1b, allowing for high-quality video and audio transmission. Both models also feature three DisplayPort outputs, providing ample connectivity options for monitors. Neither card includes USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs, indicating a focus on HDMI and DisplayPort connections.

In summary, the port specifications for the Nvidia and Zotac models are identical across the board, offering the same output options and versions for HDMI and DisplayPort.

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

Both the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC share identical general specifications. Both cards are based on the Blackwell GPU architecture and have the same Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 130W, which indicates their power consumption under load. They also support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5, offering fast data transfer speeds for modern systems. Additionally, both products are built using a 5 nm semiconductor size, with a total of 16,900 million transistors.

Neither the Nvidia nor the Zotac card features air-water cooling, with both relying on standard cooling solutions. Given that all these specs are identical, there is no difference in their general information in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 and Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC. Both products share a 2560 shading units, 8GB of VRAM, and DirectX 12 Ultimate support. However, the Zotac version has a slightly higher GPU clock speed (2317 MHz vs 2310 MHz), GPU turbo speed (2602 MHz vs 2570 MHz), and GPU memory speed (2500 MHz vs 1750 MHz). Additionally, the Zotac version features RGB lighting, which is not present on the Nvidia model.