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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£160
  • Avg. price in US: ~$180
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 96 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 70 W

Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

4.6

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%

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User score

Poor
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

2.7

Performance

24.0%

2.9

Memory

12.0%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.4

Design

4.0%

6.4

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is a compact, entry-level graphics card featuring 2304 CUDA cores, a base clock of 1042 MHz, and a boost clock of 1470 MHz based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 168 GB/s. A major pro is its low power profile, featuring a TDP of just 70W that requires no external power connectors, making it an excellent choice for small form factor (SFF) or budget office PC upgrades. Additionally, it supports modern technologies like DLSS and Ray Tracing for improved 1080p gaming performance. However, notable cons include significantly lower performance compared to the original 8GB version due to reduced core counts and memory bandwidth, which can lead to struggles in demanding AAA titles even at 1080p settings.

Technical Specifications of graphics card Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

4.6
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a technical score of 4.62 points, which is lower than that of 88% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

6.1
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 85.9% 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

4,825 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB scores 4,825 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 85.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
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

2,800 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB scores 2,800 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% 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

10,553 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB scores 10,553 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 83.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

5,205 points
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB scores 5,205 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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

6.77 TFLOPS
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB delivers 6.77 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 81.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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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

6 GB
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% 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

96 bit
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB uses a 96 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% 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

168 GB/s
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB reaches 168 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 89.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% 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

12 Ultimate
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
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

1.4
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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

3
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 91.8% of graphics cards and equal to 5.9% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% 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

70 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a TDP of 70 W, which is lower than that of 93.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% 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

70 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB draws 70 W under peak load, which is lower than 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% 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

350 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB recommends a 350 W PSU, which is lower than that of 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% 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

70 W
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a board power limit of 70 W, which is lower than that of 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% 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

70 W
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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

162 x 117 x 40 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB measures 162x117x 40 mm, which is more compact than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

162 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is 162 mm long, which is shorter than 97.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% 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

117 mm
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is 117 mm tall, which is shorter than 67.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% 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
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

650 g
Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB weighs 650 g, which is lighter than 84.1% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.5% of graphics cards.
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB vs the average graphics card

  • 67.4% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.70 W vs 215 W
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.350 W vs 650 W
  • 123 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (162 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (162 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.162 mm vs 285 mm
  • 68.9% lower board power limit
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.70 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is more compact than the average graphics card (162x117x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
    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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is more compact than the average graphics card (162x117x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.162x117 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 3.31x cheaper
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£160 vs £530).£160 vs £530
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 67.4% lower TDP
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (70 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 68.9% lower board power limit
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (70 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 12.1 dB quieter under load
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (23.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 68.2% lower peak power draw
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (70 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 123 mm shorter card length
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (162 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • More compact card size
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is more compact than the average graphics card (162x117x 40 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
  • 8 mm lower card height
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (117 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

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Overall
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 41.3% lower boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 22 fewer compute units
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 45.7% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,042 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 112 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (72 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 72.2% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 22 fewer ray tracing cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 71.2% lower pixel rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (47 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 70% lower FP32 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.8 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 72 fewer AI cores
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (72 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 53.4% lower PassMark score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (10,553 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 67.1% lower gaming score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4,825 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 69.5% lower ray tracing score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (2,800 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 77.2% lower FP16 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.8 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 56.9% lower compute score
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5,205 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 77.1% lower FP64 performance
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 70.5% lower compute throughput
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.8 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 160 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 62.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (168 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB 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.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 60% larger process node
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB 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
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older encoder generation
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older shader model
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • 62% fewer transistors
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (8,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • No RGB lighting
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 41.3% lower boost clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,470 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1470 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 160 bit narrower memory bus
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.96 bit vs 256 bit
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2 fewer fans
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 22 fewer compute units
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.18 vs 40
  • 45.7% lower base clock speed
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,042 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,042 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1042 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 112 fewer TMUs
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (72 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (72 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.72 vs 184
  • 72.2% lower texture rate
    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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

    Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.105.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
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What customers like about Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB?

  • No external power required (powered solely by PCIe slot)
  • Extremely compact Mini-ITX form factor
  • Very low power consumption (70W TDP)
  • Quiet operation and cool thermals under load
  • Support for NVIDIA DLSS and Ray Tracing
  • Includes legacy ports like DVI-D
  • Ideal for upgrading older OEM office PCs

What customers dislike about Gainward GeForce RTX 3050 Pegasus 6GB?

  • Significantly slower than the original 8GB RTX 3050 model
  • Poor price-to-performance ratio compared to AMD RX 6600
  • 6GB VRAM is insufficient for many modern AAA games
  • Reduced memory bus (96-bit) limits bandwidth
  • Struggles to maintain 60 FPS in demanding titles at 1080p
  • Minimal overclocking headroom due to power limits
  • Misleading naming convention (closer to an RTX 3040 in power)

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Review - Value & Conclusion (Gainward Pegasus specific performance summary)
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techpowerup.com
15/02/2024
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Review (Note: This review explicitly features and tests the Gainward Pegasus model)

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