Description
The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G is a compact graphics card aimed at budget gaming systems and entry-level performance builds. It is designed for smooth 1080p gaming, lighter content creation, media playback, and everyday GPU-accelerated tasks. Built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, it supports modern rendering technologies and improved efficiency compared to older generation cards, making it a decent upgrade for users moving from GTX-class hardware or older lower-end GPUs.
This version features GIGABYTE’s WINDFORCE dual-fan cooling system, which helps keep temperatures under control while maintaining stable operation during gaming sessions and normal workloads. Its compact size makes it useful for smaller PC cases, and the lack of a required external power connector on this model makes installation much easier in lower-power or office-style systems that are being upgraded into entry gaming machines.
With 6GB of GDDR6 memory and a 96-bit memory interface, this card is best suited to esports titles, lighter modern games, and general 1080p use rather than heavy ultra-setting AAA gaming. It is a practical card for someone who wants modern display outputs, NVIDIA feature support, and reasonable gaming capability without needing a large power supply or oversized case.
Specifications
Graphics Engine: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Model: GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD
Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere
Core Clock: 1477 MHz
CUDA Cores: 2304
Memory Size: 6GB
Memory Type: GDDR6
Memory Clock: 14 Gbps
Memory Bus: 96-bit
Interface: PCI Express 4.0
Maximum Resolution: 7680 x 4320
Multi-Display Support: Up to 4 displays
Output Ports: 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4a
DirectX Support: DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL Support: 4.6
Cooling: WINDFORCE 2X dual-fan cooling
Card Length: 191 mm
Recommended PSU: 300W
Power Connector: None
