NVIDIA's New Release: RTX 3050 with 6GB Memory Trails 8GB Version by 20% in Performance

NVIDIA has expanded its lineup of budget graphics cards by introducing the GeForce RTX 3050 with 6GB of memory, priced under $200, thereby competing with Intel Arc A580 and AMD Radeon RX 6600. According to the manufacturer, the new model performs 20% slower than its 8GB counterpart but offers significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency and cost.

Equipped with the GA107-325 GPU featuring 2304 CUDA cores, the new video card is 10% less powerful than the 8GB version, yet its energy consumption is reduced to 70 Watts. This allows for the production of video cards without additional power connectors, making them 40% more economical compared to the previous model.

In the history of NVIDIA video cards priced below $200, the RTX 3050 with 6GB of memory stands out with its specifications, offering a significant increase in the number of CUDA cores compared to predecessors like the GeForce GTX 1650 and GT 1630. Such a comparison demonstrates considerable progress in video card technologies.

According to tests conducted by ComputerBase, the new video card showed commendable results in synthetic benchmarks, as well as in gaming tests using Cyberpunk 2077 as an example, where the gap with the 8GB version was about 20%. Upcoming comparisons with AMD Radeon RX 6600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 will reveal how competitive the new model will be in the market.

Thus, the GeForce RTX 3050 with 6GB of memory presents an attractive choice for budget-conscious gamers looking for an optimal blend of performance and energy efficiency.