NVIDIA Rumored to Launch RTX 5050 Variant with 9GB GDDR7 Memory
NVIDIA is reportedly developing a new variant of its upcoming GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, featuring 9GB of GDDR7 memory. This information comes from MEGAsizeGPU, a source with a reliable history of NVIDIA-related leaks. The new model would offer a notable upgrade over the standard RTX 5050, which is expected to ship with 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
Key Differences: GDDR7 Memory and Increased Bandwidth
The standard RTX 5050 is rumored to utilize 8GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 320 GB/s. In contrast, the new 9GB variant is said to adopt 3GB GDDR7 modules, totaling 9GB on a 96-bit memory bus. Despite the narrower bus, the switch to faster 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory would increase total bandwidth to 336 GB/s—a roughly 5% improvement. This configuration also provides a 12.5% increase in VRAM capacity, which could benefit users running memory-intensive applications or games.
Core specifications for the RTX 5050 are expected to remain unchanged. The card will reportedly continue to use the GB207 GPU, based on NVIDIA’s latest Blackwell architecture, featuring 2,560 CUDA cores and a 130W TDP. No changes to clock speeds or core counts have been mentioned at this stage.
Potential Changes to the GeForce RTX 5060 Lineup
The same report suggests NVIDIA is also planning adjustments to the GeForce RTX 5060. The revised RTX 5060 may transition to the larger GB205 die, which is currently used in the RTX 5070, but in a cut-down configuration. This would reduce the GPU’s core count from 6,144 to 3,840 CUDA cores and shift the memory interface from a 192-bit to a 128-bit bus. Such changes would require board partners to design new PCBs compatible with the GB205 die and standard 8-pin power connectors.
These rumored updates are reportedly driven by supply constraints affecting lower-tier RTX 50-series GPUs, including both the RTX 5050 and RTX 5060. Additionally, the previously rumored GeForce RTX 5060 12GB model, which appeared in earlier product roadmaps, is now said to be canceled.
What This Means for the RTX 50-Series
If these reports prove accurate, NVIDIA’s upcoming RTX 50-series lineup could see notable changes in both memory configurations and GPU architecture. The introduction of a 9GB GDDR7 RTX 5050 variant would offer users increased memory bandwidth and capacity, while the revised RTX 5060 could bring architectural shifts to address supply challenges. As always, official details will be confirmed once NVIDIA makes an announcement.
