NVIDIA’s Budget RTX 5050 Targets 1080p Gamers
NVIDIA has discreetly launched the RTX 5050 GPU featuring 8GB GDDR6 memory at a $249 MSRP. Designed for 1080p Ultra gaming at 60+ FPS, this card fills the entry-level gap in NVIDIA’s current lineup.
While competitive at its price point, industry analysts note the Radeon RX 7600 offers similar performance, potentially sparking price wars.
The release may indicate NVIDIA’s focus on budget-conscious gamers ahead of holiday season.
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Handheld Benchmarks
New testing data reveals the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor delivers 10-15% better performance than its predecessor at 720p resolution, though gains diminish at 1080p. Tests in Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring showed noticeable but not revolutionary improvements.
Analysis suggests current Z1 Extreme handheld owners may find the upgrade marginal, while new buyers should consider the Z2’s future-proofing benefits.
NVIDIA Game Ready Driver 555.55 Released
The latest NVIDIA driver introduces optimizations for Mecha Break and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, including DLSS 3.5 support.
Users report up to 10% FPS boosts in supported titles, though some forums note occasional stability issues.
This update is particularly significant for RTX 40/50 series owners, emphasizing improved ray tracing performance in upcoming game releases.
NVIDIA Announces N1X Arm-Based PC Processor
In a strategic expansion, NVIDIA has confirmed development of the N1X processor featuring 20 Arm cores and Blackwell architecture graphics. With 48 streaming multiprocessors, this represents NVIDIA’s first serious foray into the PC CPU market.
Industry observers suggest this could disrupt the Intel-AMD duopoly, especially in AI-accelerated computing segments where NVIDIA holds architectural advantages.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Exceed 5 Million
The Switch 2 has surpassed 5 million units sold in June 2025 alone, outpacing its predecessor’s launch performance. Rumors of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2 exclusives may be driving demand.
The hybrid console’s continued success validates Nintendo’s hardware strategy despite increasing mobile gaming competition.
