MSI LIGHTNING GeForce GTX 480 vs MSI SHADOW 2X OC GeForce RTX 5050
A side-by-side spec comparison of the MSI LIGHTNING GeForce GTX 480 and the MSI SHADOW 2X OC GeForce RTX 5050. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which video card is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| VRAM | 1.5 GB | 8 GB |
| Length | 304 mm | 197 mm |
| Chipset | GeForce GTX 480 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Video Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Base Clock | 750 MHz | 2317 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 750 MHz | 2617 MHz |
MSI LIGHTNING GeForce GTX 480
1
spec won
MSI SHADOW 2X OC GeForce RTX 5050
3
specs won
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