NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Graphics Cards
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series is NVIDIA's current-generation desktop GPU family, built on the Blackwell architecture with GDDR7 memory and PCI Express 5.0 connectivity. The range at Everyday Home Living covers the RTX 5050 through to the RTX 5080 from board partners Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, and Palit, in a variety of cooling and factory overclocked configurations. Browse the full graphics card range including AMD Radeon options.
RTX 50 Series Model Guide
The RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 are the entry and mid-range tiers, suited to 1080p gaming and light creative work. Both use GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 5060 Ti steps up to stronger 1080p and capable 1440p performance, available in 8GB and 16GB VRAM configurations — the 16GB variant is worth considering for future-proofing at 1440p and for creative applications that benefit from larger VRAM capacity. The RTX 5070 delivers strong 1440p and capable 4K performance with 12GB GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus. The RTX 5070 Ti steps up to 16GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus for higher-resolution gaming and professional creative workloads. The RTX 5080 is the flagship consumer card with 16GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, suited to 4K gaming, complex 3D rendering, and AI workloads.
DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation
All RTX 50 series cards support DLSS 4, NVIDIA's AI-based rendering feature suite, including Multi Frame Generation which uses AI to generate multiple frames between rendered frames for significantly boosted frame rates at the cost of minimal latency. DLSS 4 also includes improved Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution for higher image quality in supported games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the 8GB or 16GB version of the RTX 5060 Ti?
For 1080p gaming on current titles the 8GB version is sufficient, but 16GB provides meaningfully more headroom for 1440p gaming, textures in AAA titles, and any creative work that uses VRAM heavily such as video editing, 3D rendering, or AI image generation. If budget allows and you plan to keep the card for 3 or more years, the 16GB variant is generally the more future-proof choice at 1440p.
What power supply do I need for RTX 50 series cards?
Entry-level models like the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti recommend a 650W power supply. Mid-range models like the RTX 5070 typically recommend 750W. The RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 recommend 750W to 850W depending on the configuration. Check the individual product listing for the specific recommended system power, which accounts for the full system draw including CPU, storage, and other components.
