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MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDRR6 128-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fans Ampere OC Graphics Card (RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC)
369.99 CAD
Budget builders wanting the stronger 8GB/128-bit RTX 3050 in a compact dual-fan card for 1080p gaming and light workloads.
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About this product
Key features
- Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
- Video Memory: 8GB GDDR6
- Boost Clock: 1807 MHz
- Memory Interface: 128-bit
- Output: DisplayPort x 1 (v1.4a) / HDMI 2.1 x 1 / DL-DVI-D x 1
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Specifications
- GPU
- MSI RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC
- VRAM
- 8GB GDDR6
- Cooling
- Torx Twin Fans (Ventus 2X XS)
- Outputs
- HDMI, DisplayPort
- Interface
- PCIe 4.0
- Memory bus
- 128-bit
- Architecture
- Ampere
Pros
- ✓8GB VRAM on a wider 128-bit bus than 6GB variants
- ✓Compact XS dual-fan design fits most cases
- ✓Low power draw
- ✓Factory OC for modest clock boost
Cons
- ×Entry-level Ampere performance
- ×8GB still limits larger AI models
- ×Not for 4K gaming
FAQ
How does this differ from the 6GB RTX 3050?
This is the 8GB version with a wider 128-bit memory bus, giving better bandwidth and performance than the 6GB 96-bit models.
What is the memory configuration?
It has 8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.
Is it good for AI?
8GB suits small models and light tasks; larger AI work benefits from 12GB+ cards.