RTX 3050 6gb

[ipaz]

Hi all. I’ve currently got a prebuilt HP computer with a GTX1050ti, my system has only got a low watt power supply,So I only can choose from graphics cards which don’t require 8/6 pin power consumption. My question is will the RTX3050 be a worth while upgrade over my current GPU?
Thanks

 

[Armageus]

It's a huge upgrade, although it's still only really a 1080P capable card (so if you have a higher resolution monitor you'll still likely struggle depending on what games you play)

*** GPU Hierarchy ***

NVIDIA AMD INTEL Tier - Suggested Resolution/FPS RTX 4090 Tier A - "Elite Tier" RTX 4080 Super RTX 4080 RX 7900XTX RX 7900XT Tier B RTX 4070Ti Super RTX 3090Ti RTX 4070Ti RX 6950XT RX 7900 GRE Tier C RTX 3090 RTX 4070 Super RTX 3080Ti RTX 3080 (12GB) RTX 4070 RTX 3080 RX 6900XT...

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[ipaz]

Thanks for your reply and that chart. I wasn’t expecting it to be above GTX1660 super in performance. Just another question. Will my i5 6500 cpu be a bottleneck for that GPU?
Plus I’ve only play at 1080p

 

[Armageus]

Will my i5 6500 cpu be a bottleneck for that GPU?

It might to some degree depending on the game, but honestly wouldn't be something I would worry about

 

[ipaz]

It might to some degree depending on the game, but honestly wouldn't be something I would worry about

Thanks again.

 

[GreatAuk]

Worth noting that the rtx 3050 6gb is significantly slower than the 8gb variant (it's not just the memory that's cut down, the actual computing power is lower too). It's quite deceptive naming from Nvidia, so just be aware of that.

The 6gb model will still be quite a lot faster than that 1050Ti, but around 15-20% slower than the 8gb model depending on the game.

I think it's still the fastest gpu that doesn't need an extra power connector though.

 

[ipaz]

Worth noting that the rtx 3050 6gb is significantly slower than the 8gb variant (it's not just the memory that's cut down, the actual computing power is lower too). It's quite deceptive naming from Nvidia, so just be aware of that.

The 6gb model will still be quite a lot faster than that 1050Ti, but around 15-20% slower than the 8gb model depending on the game.

I think it's still the fastest gpu that doesn't need an extra power connector though.

Am I right in thinking the 6gb model is 70watt? And doesn’t require additional power

 

[GreatAuk]

Am I right in thinking the 6gb model is 70watt? And doesn’t require additional power

Yep, that's right

 

[ipaz]

Yep, that's right

Tbh this is the main reason why I want the 6gb model. Thanks for your help

 

[Tetras]

Am I right in thinking the 6gb model is 70watt? And doesn’t require additional power

Do check the specific model you buy though, the 1650 was supposed to be slot power only and some of them still have a power connector.

 

[ipaz]

Do check the specific model you buy though, the 1650 was supposed to be slot power only and some of them still have a power connector.

ZOTAC GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3050 6GB SOLO GDDR6 Graphics Card​

According to the specifications it’s 70w
*** NO COMPETITOR LINKS *** is the website I bought it from

 

[Tetras]

ZOTAC GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3050 6GB SOLO GDDR6 Graphics Card

On their website they specifically say it is bus powered (though you can double check the model number matches). That said, on the rear of the PCB I believe they have reserved space for a 6-pin power connector.

 

[tamzzy]

Hi all. I’ve currently got a prebuilt HP computer with a GTX1050ti, my system has only got a low watt power supply,So I only can choose from graphics cards which don’t require 8/6 pin power consumption. My question is will the RTX3050 be a worth while upgrade over my current GPU?
Thanks

the 3050 6gb is not the same as the full fat 3050 8gb
the 3050 6gb is approx a 1060 6gb in performance, which is still ~50% increase from a 1050ti
whereas the full fat 3050 performs more like a 1070

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Specs

NVIDIA GA107, 1470 MHz, 2304 Cores, 72 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 6144 MB GDDR6, 1750 MHz, 96 bit

www.techpowerup.com

 

[tamzzy]

It's a huge upgrade, although it's still only really a 1080P capable card (so if you have a higher resolution monitor you'll still likely struggle depending on what games you play)

*** GPU Hierarchy ***

NVIDIA AMD INTEL Tier - Suggested Resolution/FPS RTX 4090 Tier A - "Elite Tier" RTX 4080 Super RTX 4080 RX 7900XTX RX 7900XT Tier B RTX 4070Ti Super RTX 3090Ti RTX 4070Ti RX 6950XT RX 7900 GRE Tier C RTX 3090 RTX 4070 Super RTX 3080Ti RTX 3080 (12GB) RTX 4070 RTX 3080 RX 6900XT...

forums.overclockers.co.uk

that list needs to say that it's the 3050 8gb that's tier M, the cut down 3050 6gb is vastly inferior and belongs in tier o

 

[Armageus]

that list needs to say that it's the 3050 8gb that's tier M, the cut down 3050 6gb is vastly inferior and belongs in tier o

Yep I will get it added

 

[ipaz]

the 3050 6gb is not the same as the full fat 3050 8gb
the 3050 6gb is approx a 1060 6gb in performance, which is still ~50% increase from a 1050ti
whereas the full fat 3050 performs more like a 1070

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB Specs

NVIDIA GA107, 1470 MHz, 2304 Cores, 72 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 6144 MB GDDR6, 1750 MHz, 96 bit

www.techpowerup.com

I only play at 1080p and the 50% performance increase will be noticeable for me.