NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB)
The GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) has 16% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2022. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3050 includes 2,304 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,515 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,755 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 72 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 72 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 18 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3050 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 3050 has the 124th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 572 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.46% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $249. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3050 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,552 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3050 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $249 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 60 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 56 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 65 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 40 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 24 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 32.3 | +36% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 29.3 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 28.8 | +22% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 25.7 | +8% |
| Arc A580 | 24.3 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | 23.7 | |
| Arc A770 | 23 | -3% |
| Arc A750 | 21.7 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 20.4 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 18.1 | -24% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) has 16% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM)'s 21,357.5 performance score ranks it 124th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) and the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | 21,357.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 21,063.5 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 19,499 | -9% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 18,967 | -11% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 18,224.5 | -15% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 6,150 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 6,725.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 90,224 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 15,684.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 70,427 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 21,937.5 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 12,509 (+0.01%) | 12,508 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 924 (+0.87%) | 916 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA106 | GA106 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 12,000 million | 12,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 Gb/s | 224 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 W | 130 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,304 | 2,560 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 18 | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 72 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 72 | 80 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 20 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,515 MHz | 1,552 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,755 MHz | 1,777 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 56.16 GPixel/s | 56.86 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 126.4 GTexel/s | 142.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 8.09 TFLOPS | 9.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 126.4 GFLOPS | 142.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3050 (OEM) | GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.9 | 6.9 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.