NVIDIADesktop
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
GeForce RTX 30 Series
Current Price
$165.00
MSRP: $179.00
Overall Rank
#109
of 146
Value Rank
#71
of 90
1440p Gaming
#118
of 146
4K Gaming
#121
of 146
Ray Tracing
#1
of 146
Core Specifications
CUDA Cores
2,304
Tensor Cores
72
RT Cores
18
Base Clock
1,470 MHz
Boost Clock
1,740 MHz
Architecture
Ampere
Process
8nm
GPU Chip
GA107
Memory
VRAM Size
6GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Bus Width
96-bit
Bandwidth
168 GB/s
Power & Cooling
TDP
130W
Recommended PSU
450W
Power Connectors
1 x 8-pin
Slot Width
2.0 slots
Display & Connectivity
DisplayPort
N/A
HDMI
N/A
PCIe
PCIe 4.0 x16
Max Displays
N/A
Features & Technology
Ray Tracing✓ Yes
DLSS 2.0✓ Yes
FSR✗ No
Frame Generation✗ No
AV1 Encode✗ No
AV1 Decode✗ No
Closest Competitors by Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (Selected)27
Quick Stats
Release Date
2/2/2023 - 3 years old
Status
Available
Market Segment
Budget
Target Resolution
1080p
Performance Scores
Overall27
Value0.16
Efficiency0.21
Gaming Performance (Avg FPS)
1080p Ultra65 FPS
1440p Ultra42 FPS
4K Ultra22 FPS
Synthetic Benchmarks
3DMark Time Spy5,800
Notes
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB features 6GB GDDR6 memory on Ampere architecture with reduced specifications versus the 8GB variant including fewer CUDA cores (2,304), targeting tighter budget constraints. This GPU delivers entry-level ray tracing and solid 1080p gaming at medium settings. Built for budget gaming with current-generation features at aggressive pricing. Perfect for entry-level 1080p gaming and esports. Despite reduced specifications and VRAM, it maintains ray tracing and DLSS support. Often positioned as the most affordable entry to RTX features, suitable for budget builds seeking modern GPU capabilities at minimal cost.