NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU

Both 8GB and 6GB models are dual-slot GPUs built on an 8nm process with support for 2nd generation ray tracing cores, 3rd generation tensor cores, and PCIe Gen4. The GeForce RTX 3050 GPU also provides 4K and 8K compatibility with 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both models have some differences in specifications which are listed below.

GeForce RTX 3050 (6GB):

• 2304 CUDA cores
• 1.47GHz Boost clock
• 1.04GHz Base clock
• 72 tensor cores
• 18 ray tracing cores
• 32 ROPs
• 70W Graphics card power
• 300W required system power

GeForce RTX 3050 (8GB):

• 2560 CUDA cores
• 1.78GHz Boost Clock
• 1.55GHz Base Clock
• 80 tensor cores
• 20 ray tracing cores
• 32 ROPs
• 130W Graphics card power
• 550W required system power
• 1x PCIe 8-pin power connector

An 8-pin power connector provides for a power draw rated at 130W. A host power supply unit of up to 300W is recommended for this affordable, yet powerful GPU.