PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphic Card - 6 GB GDDR6

Experience modern gaming at a compelling value with the PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphic Card featuring 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. Built on NVIDIA’s transformative Ampere architecture, this graphics card brings enhanced efficiency, real-time ray tracing, and AI-powered features to your desktop setup. Designed to elevate 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming, the RTX 3050 delivers buttery-smooth frame rates in a wide range of titles, while offering future-ready capabilities through 2nd Generation RT Cores and 3rd Generation Tensor Cores. Whether you’re upgrading an older rig or building a new battlestation, this card blends strong performance with reliability, making high-fidelity visuals more accessible for gamers, content creators, and enthusiasts who demand quality without breaking the bank.

• Powerful Ampere architecture with RTX acceleration: The all-new Ampere Streaming Multiprocessors (SM) deliver improved FP32 throughput, doubling the theoretical performance over previous generations in key workloads. Paired with 2nd Generation RT Cores for real-time ray tracing and concurrent RT and shading, your games showcase lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows with noticeably smoother performance, even when ray tracing is turned on.
• 2nd Gen RT Cores and 3rd Gen Tensor Cores for advanced visuals: Experience up to 2X the ray-tracing throughputs of prior generations and dedicated AI-powered rendering through the 3rd Gen Tensor Cores. The combination enables high-fidelity ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), delivering sharper images and higher frame rates by leveraging AI to upscale lower-resolution renders while maintaining detail and realism.
• 6 GB GDDR6 memory for modern titles: A robust 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory helps handle textures, assets, and high-resolution displays. This capacity supports smooth gameplay in contemporary eSports titles, many AAA games, and creative workflows that rely on GPU acceleration. The memory bandwidth and efficiency of GDDR6 help provide consistent frame delivery across popular titles at 1080p and into 1440p territory under favorable settings.
• Efficient power, reliable cooling, and quiet operation: Designed to balance performance with energy efficiency, the RTX 3050 class cards optimize power usage without sacrificing core throughput. A capable cooling solution keeps temperatures in check under load, which helps sustain steady performance during long gaming sessions and reduces thermal throttling that can impact FPS consistency.
• Flexible connectivity and modern display features: This card supports current display interfaces commonly found on RTX 3050 models, including HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, enabling multi-monitor configurations and high-refresh-rate gaming across compatible displays. With PCIe 4.0 compatibility, it retains strong data transfer capabilities with modern motherboards, ensuring responsive system performance in gaming and content creation scenarios.

Technical Details of PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphic Card - 6 GB GDDR6

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
• Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere
• Video Memory: 6 GB GDDR6
• Memory Interface: 128-bit (typical for RTX 3050 class configurations)
• Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0
• Output Outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (model variations may apply)
• CUDA Cores: Core count aligns with RTX 3050 specifications for responsive gaming and compute workloads
• Cooling: Efficient cooling solution designed for quiet operation and reliable performance under load
• Recommended Use: 1080p gaming with high settings; capable entry-level 1440p in many titles with adjusted visuals
• Power Requirements: Power delivery tailored to typical RTX 3050 configurations; consult your card’s manual for exact PSU and connector needs

How to install PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphic Card - 6 GB GDDR6

• Power down your PC and unplug the power cord. Open the case and ground yourself to prevent static discharge.
• Remove the existing graphics card if upgrading, or prepare an available PCIe x16 slot for the new RTX 3050 card.
• Carefully insert the RTX 3050 into the PCIe x16 slot until it is firmly seated, then secure the bracket with a screw to hold the card in place.
• Connect the required power cable(s) according to your card’s power design (if any). Ensure all connectors are snug and properly aligned.
• Close the case, reconnect power, boot up, and install the latest NVIDIA drivers via GeForce Experience or the official NVIDIA site to enable full performance, RTX features, and DLSS support.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the PNY RTX 3050 good for 1080p gaming?
  A: Yes. The RTX 3050 with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory is well-suited for smooth, high-quality 1080p gaming across a broad library of titles. It handles modern games at high to very high settings with comfortable frame rates, and it can deliver strong performance in titles that leverage ray tracing and DLSS when enabled.
• Q: Does this card support ray tracing and DLSS?
  A: Indeed. The RTX 3050 features 2nd Generation RT Cores for ray tracing and 3rd Generation Tensor Cores for DLSS, providing real-time lighting effects and AI-assisted upscaling to boost frame rates while preserving image quality in supported games.
• Q: What about system requirements and power?
  A: A compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot is required. Power supply needs vary by model; most configurations of this class card benefit from a reliable PSU with adequate headroom. Check the card’s manual for the exact wattage and connector requirements to ensure stable operation.
• Q: Will it fit in my small form factor or mini-ITX build?
  A: Many RTX 3050 cards are available in compact designs. If you’re building in a smaller case, verify the card’s length and width specifications before purchase and confirm clearance around CPUCooler and PCIe slot area to ensure proper fit and airflow.
• Q: Is DLSS worth using?
  A: DLSS uses AI upscaling to render games at a lower internal resolution and upscale to your display resolution, often delivering a significant FPS boost with minimal perceptible loss in visual fidelity, especially in supported titles. If you value higher steady frame rates in demanding games, enabling DLSS is typically advantageous.