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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 vs MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 scores 4.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC at 4.6/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 leads on efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

They score the same on performance, video memory, software support and size and fit.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6

4.9/10verdict: skip

This is a 1080p card for small gaming, media or general-purpose builds where a cool, quiet GPU matters more than raw speed. It suits buyers whose power supply has no spare PCIe cables, because the card has no external power connector. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs more than 6GB of video memory.

Typically about £221.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

4.6/10verdict: skip

This is a small, low-power card for compact builds, older desktops and light-duty machines where space and power are limited. It suits buyers who want an NVIDIA GPU with three video outputs and a 3-year warranty. It does not suit anyone who needs memory headroom or a silent system.

Typically about £219.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
Performance30%4/104/10
Video memory25%2/102/10
Software support15%6/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%8/106/10
Size and fit10%8/108/10
Build and warranty5%7/106/10
Overall4.9/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, PCIe 4.0NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz
Video memory6GB GDDR6, 96-bit interface, 14 Gbps6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus
Board powernot listed70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU
Length and slots201 x 120 x 37 mm, 2-slot189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight
Display outputs1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (max 3 displays)1 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays
Power connectorNo external power connector (ASUS spec table: Power Connectors: No)No external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6

  • + No external power connector needed
  • + Owners report quiet, cool running
  • + 3-year warranty and compact 2-slot design
  • − Only 6GB of video memory
  • − 96-bit memory bus limits headroom
  • − Owners call performance weak

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs more than 6GB of VRAM
  • Buyers who want to game above 1080p with room to spare
  • Builders who need a low-profile bracket
Read the full ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 review ›

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

  • + 70 W board power in a 189 mm, 381 g card
  • + Three video outputs, including HDMI 4K@120Hz
  • + 3-year warranty on new retail MSI cards
  • − 6GB of VRAM on a 96-bit bus limits it
  • − Reported about 20% slower than the 8GB card
  • − Fans never switch off, minimum 1400 rpm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a silent or near-silent PC
  • Anyone running local AI models that need more than 6GB of memory
  • Buyers who want strong performance rather than a compact, low-power card
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC review ›

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