RTX 3050 4GB

RTX 3050 4GB Specifications

The RTX 3050 4GB is based on the Ampere architecture and manufactured using the 8 nm process node. It was launched approximately 3 years, 4 months ago, originally priced at $199. It features 2048 cores, including 28 compute units (SMs), 64 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 16 dedicated RT cores and 64 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1545 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 1740 MHz. The RTX 3050 4GB comes equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus. Memory runs at 1500 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 192 GB/s.

This GPU has a low thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W. It is generally compatible with almost all PC cases and is excellent for SFF and compact systems where heat dissipation is a concern.

RTX 3050 4GB Performance Review

RTX 3050 4GB is a budget-friendly graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 14.77%. It may struggle with demanding titles but provides a playable experience at 1080p and sometimes at 1440p in older or lighter games. A solid choice for basic gaming needs on a tight budget.

The RTX 3050 4GB comes with a relatively low VRAM capacity of 4 GB. This amount of memory is typically sufficient for entry-level gaming at 1080p with low to medium settings. Memory-heavy features such as ray tracing, high-resolution textures, or open-world environments with large draw distances will often cause stuttering or performance degradation. While upscaling technologies like DLSS, FSR, and frame generation can help, they usually introduce noticeable visual artifacts and are not a substitute for adequate memory. Content creation is limited — video editing will be restricted to 720p or highly compressed 1080p footage, and large images or textures will strain available resources. Running any kind of AI or deep learning model is not feasible on this GPU, except for the most basic tasks or inference on heavily optimized models. It is most suitable for casual gaming, media playback, and light productivity.

This GPU scores 25.1% on the performance-per-price scale, indicating low value. Given both its limited VRAM and modest performance, better options exist for most users.