ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5050 Twin Edge OC is a compact desktop graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture. It was released in mid-July 2025 as part of the new RTX 50 series, targeting 1080p to 1440p gaming. The "Twin Edge" name refers to its dual-fan cooling system.
Key specifications
Architecture: The GPU is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, which features 4th-gen Ray Tracing Cores and 5th-gen Tensor Cores.
CUDA Cores: It includes 2,560 CUDA cores.
Memory: The card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 video memory on a 128-bit memory bus.
Cooling: The Zotac Twin Edge OC model uses a dual-fan cooling design to maintain thermal performance in a compact form factor.
Power: It has a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 130W and is powered by a single 8-pin PCIe power connector.
Connectivity: Output options include one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.
Performance and features
Gaming: Zotac markets the Twin Edge OC for smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming. According to NVIDIA, the RTX 5050 offers a significant performance uplift over the previous generation RTX 3050.
DLSS 4: The card supports the latest version of NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS), which uses AI to boost frame rates while maintaining high image quality. It is also capable of Multi Frame Generation.
SFF-friendly: Its compact size and efficient power usage make it an ideal choice for Small Form Factor (SFF) PC builds.