Key Takeaways
1. Nvidia has launched the GeForce RTX 5050 for laptops, available for pre-order in some regions, while the desktop version will be released next month.
2. Asus is the first manufacturer to officially launch a laptop with the RTX 5050, previously listing the ROG Strix G16 with the GPU.
3. The Vivobook Pro 16 is available for pre-order in China, featuring an Intel Core 5 210H processor, but expected to have lower CPU performance than earlier models.
4. The GeForce RTX 5050 may perform similarly to the RTX 4060, despite having 20% fewer CUDA cores and a maximum power output of 115 W.
5. The Vivobook Pro 16 with RTX 5050 includes options for 1 TB PCIe 4.0 storage, 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, and a 144 Hz display, priced at approximately $836.
Nvidia has just revealed the GeForce RTX 5050 designed for laptops. To give some background, the company also launched a desktop variant, which comes with just 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. While the desktop version won’t be available until next month, the laptop model is already available for pre-order in some regions.
Asus Takes the Lead
Asus appears to be the first laptop manufacturer to officially launch a laptop featuring the RTX 5050. Interestingly, this same company had previously been seen listing the ROG Strix G16 equipped with Nvidia’s newest laptop GPU almost two weeks ago. However, that listing has since been removed from the website.
Vivobook Pro 16 Availability
On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 16 is available for pre-order starting today in China, and it comes with an Intel Core 5 210H processor from the Raptor Lake-H family. In real-world usage, this processor is expected to provide lower CPU performance compared to the options available in the Vivobook Pro 16 that we reviewed a year and a half ago (currently priced at $1,199.99 on Amazon).
Surprisingly, the GeForce RTX 5050 might match the performance of the GeForce RTX 4060, even though it has 20% fewer CUDA cores. For comparison, the GeForce RTX 5050 has a maximum power output of 115 W; however, Asus has not disclosed the Total Graphics Power (TGP) for the Vivobook Pro 16 yet. Currently, you can get the GeForce RTX 5050 with up to 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, 16 GB of DDR5-5200 RAM, and a 144 Hz display for CNY 5,999 (approximately $836). There’s still no information on when it will be released internationally.
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