AMD looks like it could be getting ready to take on Nvidia’s RTX 5050 with a new Radeon RX 9050 desktop GPU. Even with memory shortages driving prices higher across the PC market, the company is reportedly planning an affordable 8GB graphics card instead of jumping straight to an early RDNA 5 release.
According to a VideoCardz report, AMD’s RX 9050 looks like a scaled-back Navi 44 card that will sit below the RX 9060 lineup. Even so, it reportedly keeps the same 2,048 cores as the RX 9060 XT 8GB, which is actually more than the regular RX 9060. The memory setup also seems nearly identical, with 8GB of GDDR6 at 18 Gbps on a 128-bit bus. The main difference is lower clock speeds.
Reports indicate the Radeon RX 9050 will offer 288 GB/s of memory bandwidth, matching the standard RX 9060 instead of the RX 9060 XT, which reaches 320 GB/s with faster 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory. The card is also expected to include a PCIe 5.0 x16 connection, two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, and one HDMI 2.1b port. Although total board power has not been confirmed, the recommended 450W power supply suggests the GPU may operate below 150W.
| AMD Radeon RX 9050 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon™ RX 9050 |
| Stream Processor | 2048 Units |
| Video Memory | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 18.0 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit |
| Game Clock | up to 1920MHz |
| Boost Clock | up to 2600MHz |
| Bus Standard | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Standard Display Connectors | 1 x HDMI 2.1b, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1a |
The price of the RX 9050 has not yet been confirmed, though the GPU is expected to target the same market segment as Nvidia’s RTX 5050. Despite launching at a $249 MSRP, entry-level RTX 5050 models are currently listed on Newegg at approximately $289.
The RX 9050 has not been officially announced by AMD, but its debut could take place during Computex in Taipei, scheduled to begin on June 2.
The RX 9050 likely exists to address continued demand for lower-cost desktop graphics cards, especially among OEM manufacturers and budget PC builders. By repurposing a cut-down Navi 44 die, AMD gains a product that fits below the RX 9060 lineup while offering a direct competitor to Nvidia’s RTX 5050. Still, another 8GB GPU arriving in 2026 may struggle to generate much enthusiasm among enthusiasts.
If the report is accurate, the RX 9050 would become the second GPU launch to emerge during ongoing memory shortages tied to AI-focused supply allocation. In late April, Nvidia quietly introduced a version of its RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of VRAM, increasing memory capacity by 50% over the standard model. Framework currently prices the module at $1,199, roughly 72% higher than the 8GB version.
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