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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 scores 4.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6 leads on performance, video memory, software support and build and warranty.

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on size and fit.

They score the same on efficiency and noise.

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%4/102/10
Video memory25%2/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%8/108/10
Size and fit10%8/109/10
Build and warranty5%7/106/10
Overall4.9/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, PCIe 4.0NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory6GB GDDR6, 96-bit interface, 14 Gbps2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board powernot listed19 W board power
Length and slots201 x 120 x 37 mm, 2-slot146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputs1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (max 3 displays)Dual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connectorNo external power connector (ASUS spec table: Power Connectors: No)No power connector (slot-powered)

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 GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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