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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£180
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 130 W

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

7.0

User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.8

Performance

24.0%

2.5

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.5

Design

4.0%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(4)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Very good
  • 5.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is a compact 2-slot graphics card built on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a 130W TDP. Key characteristics include a dual Axial-tech fan design for efficient cooling, 0dB technology for silent operation during light loads, and a protective backplate. Its main pros include strong 1080p gaming performance, support for AI-driven DLSS and 2nd Gen Ray Tracing, and broad compatibility with small chassis due to its 20cm length. However, cons include poor price-to-performance value compared to rivals like the RX 6600, limited 1440p capabilities, and the existence of a significantly weaker 6GB variant that lacks an external power connector but offers 25% less memory bandwidth.

Technical Specifications of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.8

Performance

24.0%

2.5

Memory

12.0%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.5

Design

4.0%

7.6

Connectivity & Media

4.6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a technical score of 4.6 points, which is lower than that of 83.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

1.6

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(4)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

7.0
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a user score of 7.05 points, which is lower than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a popularity of 1.6 points, which is lower than 53.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.3
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 71.7% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

3,609 points
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 scores 3609 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 95.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

224 GB/s
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 reaches 224 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

1
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

130 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a TDP of 130 W, which is lower than that of 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

130 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 draws 130 W under peak load, which is lower than 79.8% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

450 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 85.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

130 W
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a board power limit of 130 W, which is lower than that of 80.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

200 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is 200 mm long, which is shorter than 90% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

123 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is 123 mm tall, which is shorter than 60.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 vs the average graphics card

  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.450 W vs 650 W
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.130 W vs 215 W
  • 85.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is shorter than the average graphics card (200 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is shorter than the average graphics card (200 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.200 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.130 W vs 220 W
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 2.94x cheaper
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£180 vs £530).£180 vs £530
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (130 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 85.37 mm shorter card length
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 is shorter than the average graphics card (200 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Design
  • 28.9% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 62.3% lower texture rate
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (142.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 19.2% lower base clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,552 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 63.7% lower ray tracing score
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (3,609 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 69.2% lower FP16 performance
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 69.5% lower FP64 performance
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 50% lower memory bandwidth
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (224 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 1 older
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No 3D output
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.7% lower HDMI bandwidth
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (40 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 28.9% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,777 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1777 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.20 vs 48
  • 20 fewer compute units
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.20 vs 40
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 62.3% lower texture rate
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (142.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (142.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.142.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 60% larger process node
    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.8 nm vs 5 nm
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050?

  • Solid 1080p performance in most modern titles and high frame rates in esports games.
  • Excellent thermal and acoustic performance; runs very cool and remains quiet even under heavy load.
  • Compact dual-slot design ensures compatibility with smaller PC cases.
  • Low power consumption (130W TDP) makes it compatible with budget-friendly power supplies.
  • NVIDIA feature set advantages, including DLSS for performance boosts and NVENC for high-quality streaming.
  • Reliable build quality featuring a metal backplate and IP5X dust-resistant fans.

What customers dislike about ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050?

  • Poor value proposition; often priced higher than AMD alternatives like the RX 6600, which offers better raw performance.
  • VRAM limitations (8GB or 6GB models) struggle with the highest settings in newer, more demanding games.
  • Ray tracing performance is technically available but often too weak for practical use in most titles.
  • Limited performance headroom means it is unlikely to age well as game requirements increase.
  • Minimal performance gains over much older cards like the GTX 1660 Ti in non-DLSS scenarios.
  • The 6GB version is significantly downclocked and performs worse than the standard 8GB model.

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06/09/2024
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC review - WePC

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC is a highly compact, dual-slot graphics card designed for budget-conscious gamers targeting 1080p performance. It features an factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 1852 MHz, 2560 CUDA cores, and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface. Built with a premium metallic shroud and backplate, its small dimensions (200 x 123 x 38 mm) make it ideal...Read more

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