Nvidia RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs Detailed, Including Unannounced RTX 5050
Early retailer listings and leaks reveal specifications for Nvidia's next-gen mobile GPUs, with models ranging from the flagship RTX 5090 to the entry-level RTX 5050.
- Best Buy has listed nine gaming laptops featuring Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs, paired with the latest Intel and AMD CPUs, with prices ranging from $1,900 to $4,200.
- The flagship RTX 5090 boasts 10,496 CUDA cores, 24GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and power draw between 95W and 150W, while the entry-level RTX 5050 features 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM and 2,560 CUDA cores.
- The RTX 5050, which was not announced at CES 2025, has surfaced in marketing materials for LG's upcoming Gram Pro 16 laptop, with reports suggesting pin-to-pin compatibility with the RTX 4050 for easier integration.
- Asus ROG and HP Omen laptops will feature various RTX 50 GPUs, with configurations including OLED or Mini-LED displays, up to 32GB of RAM, and high refresh rates reaching 240Hz.
- Release dates for the laptops remain unconfirmed, but reviews for desktop RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs are expected later in January, with additional models likely launching in the coming months.