Graphics cardReleased 2022Entry levelGeForce RTX 30 series (Ampere)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB
NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB is a entry level NVIDIA card from the GeForce RTX 30 series (Ampere). It scores 68 on our index, where an RTX 4060 is 100, which in practice means smooth play at 1080p at medium settings. It has 8GB of video memory and draws about 130W.
$263est.Open comparison
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What is good about it
- Only 130W under load · runs cool and quiet on a modest power supply
- NVENC video encoder · the cleanest choice for streaming and video export
- Short card at 240mm · fits small cases
What to know before buying
- 8GB of video memory is the limit here · some 2025 games need texture settings lowered at 1440p
Best for
esports titles and light 1080p gaming
Price per performance point: 13, lower is better value.
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Start with the hardest game you play at the resolution you will actually use. Choose enough performance and VRAM for that target, then confirm card length and power draw before comparing prices.
Read the full buying guideSpecifications
- Released
- 2022
- Performance index
- 68
- VRAM
- 8GB
- Power draw
- 130W
- Power leads
- 1×8-pin
- Recommended PSU
- 550W
- Length
- 240mm
- Planning price
- ₪880
