NVIDIA May Launch RTX 5050 With 9GB GDDR7 Memory, Leak Suggests

Rumors about NVIDIA revisiting older or lower-end GPUs continue to circulate, and a new leak now suggests a revised GeForce RTX 5050 could be on the way. The rumored refresh reportedly focuses mainly on memory changes rather than core performance improvements.

According to Guru3D, the information comes from well-known hardware leaker kopite7kimi on X, who claims NVIDIA may prepare an updated version of the RTX 5050 featuring a redesigned memory configuration.

The revised card reportedly keeps the same GB206 GPU and retains the existing 2,560 CUDA cores. Board power is also said to remain unchanged at 130 W, suggesting that the core architecture and overall performance profile will stay largely the same.

Memory configuration may see the biggest change

The rumored refresh focuses on upgrading the memory subsystem rather than altering the GPU itself. The updated model is said to feature a new configuration built around GDDR7 memory.

The leak suggests the card could include 9 GB of GDDR7 VRAM using three 3 GB modules. The memory would run on a 96-bit bus at 28 Gbps, resulting in around 336 GB/s of total bandwidth.

While the bus width would technically shrink from the original 128-bit design, the faster GDDR7 memory could slightly increase overall bandwidth. The upgrade would also provide 1 GB more VRAM compared to the typical 8 GB configuration.

That additional memory could help newer games that exceed 8 GB at higher texture settings, although the GPU’s core specifications remain unchanged.

Performance gains expected to be modest

Because the refresh reportedly keeps the same GPU architecture, shader count, and power limits, any performance improvements would likely remain relatively small.

The rumored revision appears to be more of a product optimization than a new performance tier in NVIDIA’s lineup. Instead of redesigning the GPU, the company could simply modernize the memory system while keeping the rest of the card largely identical.

Possible supply chain motivation

The memory change may also reflect broader supply chain trends. Moving from four 2 GB GDDR6 chips to three 3 GB GDDR7 modules could reduce the number of memory packages required on the board.

Such a shift would align with growing GDDR7 production from manufacturers like Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix. It may also help stabilize supply as the availability of certain GDDR6 modules becomes less flexible.

Recent industry reports also suggested NVIDIA’s gaming revenue declined by around 13% due to DRAM shortages, which could push the company to adapt its memory sourcing strategy.

Possible Computex 2026 appearance

If the rumor proves accurate, the revised RTX 5050 with 9 GB of memory could appear around Computex 2026. Rather than launching as a completely new product, the card would likely serve as a quiet refresh aimed at keeping the lower end of the GeForce lineup competitive as GDDR7 becomes more common.

Recent reports also suggest NVIDIA may restart production of the GeForce RTX 3060, indicating the company could be strengthening its lower-end GPU lineup as demand and supply conditions shift.

With higher-end GPUs such as the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti reportedly seeing rising prices, a refreshed entry-level card could help maintain a more accessible option in NVIDIA’s gaming lineup.