EVGA
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC Black Gaming
Experience immersive 1080p gaming with the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC Black Gaming graphics card. Featuring 8GB of GDDR6 memory and NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, it delivers smooth performance for ray-traced titles. This card is designed for energy efficiency with a 130W TDP, making it a great choice for mainstream gaming setups. It supports essential NVIDIA technologies like DLSS and G-SYNC, enhancing your visual experience. The compact dual-slot design ensures compatibility with a wide range of PC builds.
$530.00
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Owner Satisfaction
3.5
/ 5
Category Rank
831
/ 854
#831 in Desktop GPU
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Dimensions
20010037
/ mm (Length) x mm (Width) x mm (Height)
Who it's for
- DLSS Advantage
- Entry to Ray Tracing
- Compact Form Factor
Who should skip it
- Limited Ray Tracing Performance
- Modest Performance for Modern AAA
- Value Proposition in Current Market
Key Specs
Dimensions
200 mm (Length) x 100 mm (Width) x 37 mm (Height)
Weight
525 g
TDP
130 W
Interface
PCIe 4.0 x8
Memory Type
GDDR6
Memory Size
8 GB
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
Output Ports
3 x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 x HDMI 2.1
Features
- Optimized for 1080p gaming performance.
- Supports advanced ray tracing for realistic visuals.
- 8GB GDDR6 memory for smooth gameplay.
- Energy efficient with 130W TDP.
- NVIDIA DLSS and G-SYNC compatible.
- Dual-slot design for broad compatibility.
- Includes NVIDIA Encoder and Decoder.
What customers say
Customers generally appreciate the EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC Black Gaming for its reliable performance in 1080p gaming. A consistent theme is the solid build quality expected from EVGA, ensuring a dependable experience. While some discussions revolve around its overall value proposition compared to other options, many find it a suitable entry point for modern gaming, especially given its compact design which allows for versatile system builds. It offers a straightforward upgrade for those seeking a capable graphics card without breaking the bank.
Know before you buy
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC is specifically designed for 1080p gaming. It provides a stable experience for modern titles at this resolution, especially when utilizing NVIDIA's DLSS technology.
No, this card is quite energy-efficient with a typical board power of 130W. It is a great choice for builds with modest power supplies that don't want to sacrifice performance for efficiency.
With a length of 200mm and a dual-slot design, this card is relatively compact. It should fit comfortably in most mid-tower and many smaller form-factor cases, but you should always double-check your case's clearance specifications before purchasing.
Yes, it features NVIDIA's 7th Generation Encoder and 5th Generation Decoder, which provide solid support for H.264 and H.265 encoding. It also supports AV1 decoding, making it a capable entry-level option for content creators.
The card features four output ports in total: three DisplayPort 1.4a ports and one HDMI 2.1 port. This allows you to connect up to four displays simultaneously.
While the RTX 3050 was a strong entry-level option at launch, its performance has been surpassed by newer generations of hardware. It remains a reliable choice for 1080p gaming, but it may struggle with the latest, most demanding titles at high settings compared to current-gen alternatives.
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