GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
11,892
MSRP
$249
AVG Price
$150
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Ampere (2020−2025) architecture (codename: GA106), manufactured on a 8 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.986 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1755 MHz from a base of 1515 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 11,892 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ampere (2020−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GA106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 8 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2560 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1755 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1515 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 140.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 12,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #224 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 224 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 224 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 11.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode).
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 235mm long, 124mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 661g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 130 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 450W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 235mm |
| Card Height | 124mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 661g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $249), the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM delivers 79 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #224 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #224 |
| Release Date | January 4 2022 |
| Release Year | 2022 |
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