RTX 3050 6GB

RTX 3050 6GB Specifications

The RTX 3050 6GB is based on the Ampere architecture and manufactured using the 8 nm process node. It was launched approximately 1 year, 3 months ago, originally priced at $179. It features 2304 cores, including 18 compute units (SMs), 72 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 18 dedicated RT cores and 72 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1042 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 1470 MHz. The RTX 3050 6GB comes equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 96-bit bus. Memory runs at 1750 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 168 GB/s.

This GPU has a low thermal design power (TDP) of 70 W. It is generally compatible with almost all PC cases and is excellent for SFF and compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

RTX 3050 6GB Performance

RTX 3050 6GB is a budget-friendly graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 13.85%. While it may not handle demanding titles well, it offers a playable experience at 1080p and, in some cases, at 1440p — especially with older or less demanding games. Suitable for basic gaming needs on a tight budget.

RTX 3050 6GB delivers a balanced gaming performance-per-price ratio of 45.3%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and gaming capabilities.