Description
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is an entry-level desktop graphics card featuring 2560 CUDA cores across 20 Streaming Multiprocessors, introduced in 2023 as part of NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 series. It is powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process node, and designed for the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. Through its 80 3rd-generation Tensor cores and 20 2nd-generation RT cores, it delivers hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI-enhanced performance ideal for 1080p gaming, content creation, and entry-level productivity workloads.
The GeForce RTX 4050 operates at a base clock speed of 2505 MHz, reaching up to 2640 MHz boost frequency depending on thermal conditions and power delivery. It includes 8 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 18 Gbps across a 128-bit memory bus, providing 288 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU integrates 4 MB of L2 cache to reduce latency and improve data throughput in gaming and rendering scenarios.
With a TDP of 100 W, the GeForce RTX 4050 offers solid power efficiency for budget-conscious builds but requires a single 8-pin PCIe power connector and adequate case ventilation to maintain optimal performance under sustained loads. It supports dual-monitor setups through multiple display outputs, including HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a, enabling 4K resolution at high refresh rates.
Connectivity is handled through PCI Express 4.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern motherboards and sufficient bandwidth for high-performance gaming and NVMe storage configurations. The RTX 4050 supports NVIDIA’s latest display and media technologies, including G-SYNC for tear-free gaming and NVENC 8th generation encoder for smooth AV1 and H.264 video encoding.
Other notable technologies include DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, which boosts frame rates in supported games through AI-powered upscaling, and full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan, and OpenGL 4.6—further enhancing compatibility with modern game engines and creative applications. Reflex technology reduces system latency for competitive gaming, while Broadcast features leverage AI to improve streaming quality.
Overall, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 remains a capable entry-level GPU for gamers and creators who demand ray tracing capabilities, modern encoder support, and efficient 1080p performance without breaking the budget, making it an excellent choice for first-time builders and mainstream gaming systems.
