NVIDIA RTX 3050

NVIDIA

RTX 3050

Gaming Graphics Card

8 GB VRAM 2022 Perf. index: 33

Performance index derived from aggregated PassMark benchmark data, normalized to the FPSpilot 0-100 scale.

The NVIDIA RTX 3050 is a graphics card with 8 GB of VRAM launched in 2022. Its FPSpilot gaming performance index is 33/100, derived from aggregated PassMark benchmarks.

Specifications

ManufacturerNVIDIA
VRAM Memory8 GB
Release year2022
Perf. index33 / 100
View price on Amazon.com

Gaming performance

With an index of 33/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 is a solid midrange card for 1080p at high settings and 1440p at balanced settings. It covers the vast majority of current games without major sacrifices.

VRAM: what resolutions it handles

Its 8 GB of VRAM is the current standard for 1080p and works well at 1440p with sensible settings. In the latest AAA titles with ultra textures you may need to drop texture quality one notch to avoid stuttering.

Technologies & features

As an RTX card, it has dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DLSS 2 (Super Resolution), recovering significant FPS through AI upscaling. It does not support Frame Generation (exclusive to RTX 4000+), but DLSS 2 keeps receiving improvements and support in new games.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3050 good for gaming in 2026?

For competitive games and older titles, yes. For modern AAA games, the NVIDIA RTX 3050 (index 33/100) requires lowering graphics quality or resolution to keep playable frame rates.

How much VRAM does the NVIDIA RTX 3050 have and is it enough?

It has 8 GB of VRAM. The current standard for 1080p/1440p; in the newest AAA titles with ultra textures, dropping textures one notch may help.

What power supply do I need for the NVIDIA RTX 3050?

A quality 550-650 W power supply is sufficient for this card alongside a midrange processor, safety margin included.

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3050 worth it versus newer alternatives?

Launched in 2022, it only makes sense at a clearly lower price than current cards of similar performance, which add more modern upscaling technologies, lower power draw and full warranty. On the second-hand market it can be a reasonable option if the price is right.

CPUs that pair well with this GPU

Intel Core i7-9700 33/100 AMD Ryzen 5 3500X 33/100 AMD Ryzen 5 2600 33/100 AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 32/100 Intel Core i7-8700 32/100 Intel Core i7-8700K 34/100 Intel Core i3-12100F 35/100 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 31/100 AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 35/100 AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 35/100 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 31/100 Intel Core i5-10400F 30/100

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