The rumor mill surrounding NVIDIA's next-generation mobile GPUs just got a major jolt. The highly anticipated GeForce RTX 5050, expected to be the mainstream performance sweet spot for gaming laptops, has made its first verified appearance on the Geekbench 6 Compute benchmark database. This leak provides our first concrete look at the core specifications powering this crucial mobile chip.
Spotted early today, the listing (submitted just yesterday) reveals the GPU nestled inside a system identified as an "Acer OEM Platform" – strongly hinting at an upcoming Acer Nitro or Predator laptop. This aligns perfectly with recent industry whispers about manufacturers finalizing designs for RTX 50-series machines.
So, what does the benchmark tell us?
GPU Codename: The listing confirms the use of the GN22-X6 graphics processor. This identifier matches previous leaks pointing to the RTX 5050's place in the Blackwell architecture lineup for laptops.
Core Configuration: The Geekbench entry shows the RTX 5050 features 4608 CUDA cores. This represents a significant 50% increase over the 3072 cores found in the current RTX 4050 laptop GPU, pointing towards a substantial generational uplift in raw processing power.
Memory: The benchmark lists 8GB of VRAM. This confirms expectations that the RTX 5050 will utilize a 128-bit memory bus, similar to its predecessor, but likely with faster GDDR6 or potentially GDDR6X memory (though the benchmark doesn't specify the memory type).
Clocks: The Geekbench run recorded an average GPU frequency of 1785 MHz during the compute tests. This is a typical base/boost range for mobile parts and suggests NVIDIA is focusing on efficiency and thermal management within laptop power envelopes. Actual game clock speeds might be higher.
Where did this info come from? The benchmark result itself is publicly viewable: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/compute/4324642. This provides undeniable proof of the chip's existence and core configuration.
Acer Connection Strengthened: This leak dovetails neatly with recent reports from industry sources. Just weeks ago, GSMGoTech published details, citing Acer documentation, that specifically mentioned the GN22-X6 (RTX 5050) and confirmed key specs like the 4608 cores and 8GB memory. This Geekbench entry serves as independent validation of those claims. You can find that earlier report here
What it Means:
The RTX 5050 laptop GPU is shaping up to be a significant player. The 50% core count increase over the RTX 4050 suggests NVIDIA is targeting a noticeable performance jump in the popular mid-range laptop segment. This positions the RTX 5050 to deliver smooth 1080p gaming and potentially solid 1440p performance in many titles, especially when leveraging DLSS 3.5 or the rumored DLSS 4 technologies expected with Blackwell.
The presence in an Acer test platform strongly indicates that final laptop designs integrating the RTX 5050 are well underway. While NVIDIA has yet to officially announce the mobile RTX 50-series, leaks like this Geekbench debut and the corroborating Acer information point towards a launch likely occurring in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.
The Big Question Remains: While core count and memory are confirmed, the final performance will heavily depend on the actual power limits (TGP) implemented by laptop manufacturers, the memory speed, and the efficiency gains of the Blackwell architecture itself. This Geekbench score gives us a tantalizing glimpse, but real-world gaming benchmarks are still eagerly awaited. One thing is clear: the next generation of gaming laptops is getting closer.
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