NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is a NVIDIA GPU on the Ampere architecture, released 2022-01-27 at $249 MSRP. 8GB GDDR6, 1777MHz boost clock, 130W TDP.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050: key specs and price?
8GB GDDR6 (128-bit), 130W TDP, PCIe 4.0 x8, $249 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2022-01-27 |
| MSRP | $249 |
| Architecture | Ampere |
| Process | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 |
| Base Clock | 1552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit |
| TDP | 130 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Ports | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1 |
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Should you buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 now? — Verdict →
Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the RTX 3050's launch price ($249) sits in the 80th percentile for affordability, and its 8GB VRAM in the 46th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $31, 32% below the category median.
At 130W TDP it ranks in the 78th percentile for power efficiency; a 460W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2022, it has been followed by 21 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The RTX 3050's 8GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus suits FHD to QHD (1440p) gaming by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 130W — a 460W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and offers 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1.
Timeline
- 2022-01-27 — RTX 3050 출시 (MSRP $249)
FAQ
What power supply does the RTX 3050 require?
With a 130W TDP, a power supply of 460W or higher is recommended for the RTX 3050.
How much VRAM does the RTX 3050 have?
The RTX 3050 has 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus.
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Related
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Sources
- www.nvidia.com https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050/
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_series
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