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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 130 W

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

4.4

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%

1.7

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%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

2.8

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.6

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

Poor
1.7

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%

2.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
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  • 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 Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX is a compact Mini-ITX graphics card measuring just 170mm (or 162mm in some variants) in length, making it an ideal choice for small form factor builds. Built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the 8GB version features 2,560 CUDA cores, a 1,777 MHz boost clock, and GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps on a 128-bit bus, while the 6GB variant offers a lower 70W TDP and 2,304 CUDA cores. Its main pros include support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS, low power consumption (115W for the 8GB model), and a silent 0-dB fan mode for low-load tasks. However, its primary cons are the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which can bottleneck performance on older PCIe 3.0 systems, a lack of a backplate for structural rigidity, and louder fan noise under heavy gaming compared to dual-fan designs.

Technical Specifications of Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx

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%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

2.8

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.6

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

4.6
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a technical score of 4.64 points, which is lower than that of 82.2% 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%

2.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
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1.7
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a user score of 1.7 points, which is lower than that of 99.9% 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.
1.0
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

5.9
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 83.9% 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

4,657 points
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx scores 4657 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 80.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% 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

3,609 points
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

12 Ultimate
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

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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

3
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

140 W
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx draws 140 W under peak load, which is lower than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% 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

550 W
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

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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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is 117 mm tall, which is shorter than 75.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.2% 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
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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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Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx vs the average graphics card

  • 39.5% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.550 W vs 650 W
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
  • 10 mm lower card height
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (117 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (117 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.117 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 2.65x cheaper
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£200 vs £530).
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is cheaper than the average graphics card (£200 vs £530).£200 vs £530
  • Newer shader model
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • Newer shader model
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 39.5% lower TDP
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (130 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 40.9% lower board power limit
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 10 mm lower card height
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx is shorter than the average graphics card (117 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Connectivity & Media
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Design
  • 28.9% lower boost clock speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 62.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 65.6% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (56.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 112 fewer AI cores
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 19.2% lower base clock speed
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 60.2% lower FP32 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 63.7% lower ray tracing score
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 58.9% lower gaming score
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4,657 points vs 11,337 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 11,337 points.
  • 69.2% lower FP16 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 69.4% lower FP64 performance
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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.
  • 60% larger process node
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 1 older
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • No backplate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
  • 2 fewer fans
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 28 fewer ray tracing cores
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.80 vs 184
  • 62.3% lower texture rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx 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
  • 65.6% lower pixel rate
    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (56.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (56.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.56.86 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx?

  • Extremely compact 17cm design, ideal for Mini-ITX and small form factor builds
  • Support for modern features like DLSS and 2nd Gen Ray Tracing at a budget price point
  • Includes 0-dB Tech where the fan stops spinning during low-load tasks for silent operation
  • Low power consumption (70W for 6GB variant) allowing for minimal PSU requirements
  • Solid performance for 1080p gaming, especially in eSports titles
  • Low operating temperatures even under load

What customers dislike about Palit GeForce RTX 3050 Stormx?

  • Lack of a backplate, which can affect aesthetics and structural rigidity
  • Fan can become noticeable and loud during intensive gaming sessions
  • Limited performance gains compared to older cards like the GTX 1660 Ti
  • VRAM limitations (especially the 6GB model) may cause struggles in newer, demanding AAA games
  • Restricted overclocking potential due to locked power limits and small factory overclocks
  • PCIe 4.0 x8 interface can lead to small performance drops on older PCIe 3.0 systems

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kitguru.net
26/01/2022
Nvidia RTX 3050Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review ft. Gigabyte and Palit

The Nvidia RTX 3050 marks the company's first desktop entry-level RTX graphics card targeting the sub-£300 bracket, built on a cut-down GA106 Ampere GPU with 8GB GDDR6 memory and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Tested via the Gigabyte Eagle and the very compact Palit StormX OC models, it delivers solid 1080p performance and handles light 1440p gaming on adjusted settings. Pros highlighted...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2022
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OCGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review

The TechPowerUp review for the Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC highlights it as a highly compact, 17 cm ITX-friendly graphics card providing solid 1080p performance. Key advantages include a factory overclock, low power consumption, an idle-fan-stop feature, and surprisingly high overclocking headroom. Conversely, the single-fan design becomes audible during gaming, and the card...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2022
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC Review - Circuit Board Analysis

The Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC is a compact, 17 cm dual-slot GPU designed for Mini-ITX builds, featuring an 8 nm GA106 processor with 2,560 CUDA cores. Page 3 of the TechPowerUp review details a 4-phase GPU VRM using an NCP81611 controller and 55 A Alpha & Omega AOZ5311NQI DrMOS chips, paired with 8 GB of Micron GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. Key advantages include 1080p...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2022
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC Review - Pictures & Teardown

The Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC is a highly compact, Mini-ITX friendly graphics card measuring 17.0 x 12.5 cm and weighing 466 grams, featuring a single 100 mm fan for cooling. It utilizes a standard 8-pin PCIe power connector and provides display outputs including three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1. While its ultra-short 17 cm footprint is a significant pro for...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2022
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC Review - Power Consumption

The TechPowerUp review of the Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC highlights a highly compact, 17 cm, single-fan card ideal for small form factor builds, offering solid 1080p performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Key pros include factory overclocking, low power consumption (140W, single 8-pin), excellent operating temperatures, and an idle fan-stop feature, along with strong manual...Read more

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techpowerup.com
26/01/2022
Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC Review - Value & Conclusion

The Palit GeForce RTX 3050 StormX OC is a 17 cm, custom-designed Ampere card designed for Mini-ITX systems, offering solid 1080p performance with DLSS and ray-tracing support. Key advantages include an idle fan-stop feature, a factory overclock, and a 9.8% performance boost through manual overclocking. Limitations include a 1% to 2% performance loss on PCIe 3.0 systems due to an x8...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
27/01/2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 : des liens pour l’acheter à 279 euros (faites vite !)

The article from Tom's Hardware France outlines the official launch of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3050 on January 27, 2022, detailing a list of links to retail variants expected to sell at the recommended public MSRP of 279 euros. Built on a trimmed-down version of the GA106 GPU borrowed from the RTX 3060, the card is positioned as an affordable entry-level option in the Ampere generation...Read more

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