GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear winner, offering 307.3% better value than Radeon RX Vega 64.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out dramatically faster — about 43% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs Radeon RX Vega 64
The GeForce RTX 5050 is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $1,126 AED, $2,084 AED less than the Radeon RX Vega 64 at $3,210 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 307%. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $877 AED above its $249 AED MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $2,711 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 5050 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 8 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 64 (Blackwell vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 5050 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5050 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5050 better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5050 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $2,084 AED over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560 | 4,096✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,572 MHz✓ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 20 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Aug 2017 |