NVIDIA launched its new variant of the GeForce RTX 3050 with 6 GB (vs. 8 GB) of memory last week, and according to a few benchmarks that have made their way online, users can expect a new GPU that performs around 20% worse than the original model. That said, the new GeForce RTX 3050 features a 70-watt TGP, making it much more power efficient than the older models.
GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB) key specs/differences:
- CUDA cores: 2,304 (vs. 2,560)
- Boost clock: 1.47 GHz (vs. 1.78 GHz)
- Memory capacity: 6 GB (vs. 8 GB)
- Memory type: GDDR6
- TGP: 70 watts (vs. 115, 130 watts)
GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB) 3DMark benchmarks:
GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB) Cyberpunk 2077 2.11 benchmarks:
NVIDIA on the GeForce RTX 3050 (6 GB):
With DLSS Super Resolution, the RTX 3050 6GB is up to 4x faster than its predecessors at the same power budget across a range of popular games.
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is incredibly power efficient as well, with a TGP of 70 Watts. As a result, all partner models can be powered exclusively by the PCIE slot, removing the need for a newer or better power supply with additional cables.