<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Nvidia's RTX 5050 desktop GPU is rumored to feature 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, slower than other Blackwell GPUs.Rumors suggest the RTX 5050 will run at 20Gbps, the same speed as AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs.Nvidia can still have a successful budget GPU if the pricing is competitive.Speculation indicates the RTX 5050 could launch in July, possibly alongside a mobile variant for budget gaming laptops.The credibility of the leaks points towards an imminent launch of the RTX 5050.There are conflicting reports on whether the RTX 5050 will use GDDR6 or GDDR7 VRAM.The desktop version is leaning towards GDDR6, while laptop rumors vary between GDDR6 and GDDR7.It is unlikely that both types of VRAM will be used in laptops.It is possible that Nvidia initially planned for GDDR7 but shifted to GDDR6 for all RTX 5050 models.The RTX 5050 is expected to come with 8GB of VRAM, tailored for budget-conscious consumers.Despite concerns about its purported specs, the success of the RTX 5050 will hinge on competitive pricing.The overall perception of the RTX 5050 could change based on its pricing strategy.Nvidia and AMD are in a competitive landscape with their respective GPU offerings.AMD's RX 9070 Extreme graphics card might offer improved performance.Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti has gained popularity based on a Steam survey.Speculation around Nvidia's RTX 5080 Super suggests some disappointment among gamers.