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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB)

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Performance

We do not have performance data for the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar

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Specs at a glance
Memory8 GB GDDR6
Slots2 slots
TDP130 W
Release DateQ1 2022
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Summary

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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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpere
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$249
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB).

Benchmark Performance

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Performance

We do not have performance data for the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar

We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Compare Performance

GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB)'s average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Compare Value For Money

GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB)'s average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce RTX 3050 (8 GB)'s average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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PassMark G3D Mark
12,508
PassMark G2D Mark
916
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameGA106
ArchitectureAmpere
Process Size8 nm
Transistors12,000 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)130 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth224 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores2,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)20
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)80
Render Output Units (ROP)32
Tensor Cores80
Ray Tracing Cores20
Core Clock Speed1,552 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate56.86 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate142.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance9.1 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance142.2 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.9

* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.