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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
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Will It Run?
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ASUS

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this GPU.
| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $679 | β | FREE | In Stock | $679 | Buy |
About This Product
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is an entry-level NVIDIA Ampere GPU. It is suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, typically achieving 60 FPS in less demanding titles. Performance is comparable to older GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600 cards, but it includes DLSS and ray tracing capabilities. At its current price, it is significantly overpriced compared to alternatives like the RX 6600 XT or RTX 3060, which offer superior performance.
Verdict
βDo not buy at this price; significantly better options exist for less money.β
Performance Benchmarks
These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.
Gaming Averages
Readiness & Value
1080p
Heavy compromise
1440p
Heavy compromise
4K
Heavy compromise
Value at 1440p
0.1 FPS/$
Popular Comparisons
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Radeon RX 5600 XT Β· 43 FPS @ 1440p Β· 6GB VRAM Β· $599
"Similar 1440p performance to GeForce RTX 3050 8GB ROG-STRIX-RTX3050-8G-GAMING. priced about $80 less. 6GB vs 8GB VRAM"

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Β· 38 FPS @ 1440p Β· 6GB VRAM Β· $200
"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance. 6GB vs 8GB VRAM"

GeForce GTX 1660 Β· 36 FPS @ 1440p Β· 6GB VRAM
"good upgrade from a roughly 1-year older card. 6GB vs 8GB VRAM"
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