Nvidia Launches $249 RTX 5050 to Tap Millions of Gamers and Drive Q3 Gaming Revenue

NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX 5050, its most affordable GPU in the RTX 50 series, priced at $249 and slated for a July 2025 release. Targeting budget-conscious gamers, the card leverages Blackwell architecture to deliver a 60% performance boost over the RTX 3050, with 2,560 CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 memory, and support for RAY tracing and DLSS 4. Designed for 1080p gaming, it aims to catalyze upgrades from legacy GPUs like the GTX 1650, which still dominates Steam's hardware survey.

The move strategically targets a high-volume segment of the market. While Nvidia hasn't disclosed sales projections, historical demand for x50-class cards suggests potential revenue upside in Q3. The launch underscores NVIDIA's dual focus: democratizing advanced gaming tech while reinforcing its dominance in GPU ecosystems.