RTX 3050 4GB

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RTX 3050 4GB Review & Specifications

The RTX 3050 4GB is based on the Ampere architecture and manufactured using the 8 nm nm process node. It was launched approximately 4 years, 5 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

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.

With a 50.6% performance-per-price ratio, RTX 3050 4GB offers reasonable value. It's a viable choice for budget-conscious users, though limited VRAM and lower performance restrict its lifespan.

General Information

GPU Name	RTX 3050 4GB
GPU Code Name	GA107
Release Price	$199
Selected Model	GA107-140-A1
Current Price Amazon	$210
Amazon Price Updated	3 days, 20 hours ago
Launch Date	4 years, 5 months ago
GPU Available	True

Architecture

Architecture	Ampere
Foundry	Samsung
Process	8 nm
Transistors	8700 million
Die Size	200 mm²
Bus Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP	90 W

Configuration

Cores	2048
CUs (SMs)	28
TMUs	64
ROPs	32
RT Cores	16
Tensor Cores	64
L1 Cache	128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache	2 MB

Clock Speeds

Base Clock	1545 MHz
Boost Clock	1740 MHz

Memory Performance

Memory Size - Type	4 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus Width	128 bit
Memory Clock	1500 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s

API / Feature Support

DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	3.0
Vulkan	1.4
Shader Model	6.8

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate	268.80 GPixel/s
Texture Rate	111.40 GTexel/s
FP16	7.13 TFLOPS
FP32	7.13 TFLOPS
FP64	111.42 GFLOPS

Gaming Performance Chart

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GPU Price / Performance Table

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GPU Specification Table

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