$104–$115estimated range · from catalog price Jun 21, 2026
MSI RTX 3050 Gaming X 8G: entry‑level Ampere GPU for 1080p with DLSS, 130W TDP, single 8‑pin, 278mm dual‑slot design, DP 1.4a x3 + HDMI 2.1.
Graphics performance rankTop 100% of graphics cards
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GPU chipRTX 3050
VRAM8 GB
GPU clock1845 MHZ
Memory clock14000 MHZ
Bus width128-bit
InterfacePCI-E 8x
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Product overview
Released January 27, 2022, MSI’s GeForce RTX 3050 Gaming X 8G is an Ampere-based GeForce RTX 30‑series card that brings hardware ray tracing and DLSS to the low end. This MSI variant pairs 8GB GDDR6 on a 128‑bit bus with a factory boost up to 1845 MHz and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface.Sourcenvidia.com↗Sourceus.msi.com↗
Positioned as entry-tier, it exists to power affordable 1080p builds that want DLSS and basic ray tracing. It’s best for 1080p gaming and esports/high‑fps play, with DLSS helping in light ray‑traced titles. Practical notes: 130 W board power via a single 8‑pin and a 550 W PSU recommendation; dual‑fan, dual‑slot cooler about 278 mm long; outputs are 3× DisplayPort 1.4a plus HDMI 2.1.Sourceus.msi.com↗
Best for
1080p gaming
esports/high-fps
ray tracing
content creation/rendering
Specifications
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