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EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile) vs MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC scores 4.6/10 overall, ahead of the EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile) at 3.3/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC leads on performance, video memory, software support and build and warranty.

They score the same on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

The biggest difference is software support, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC scores 6/10 to the EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)'s 3/10.

EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)

3.3/10verdict: skip

This is a low-profile, slot-powered graphics card for adding basic display output to a small or low-power machine. It suits buyers who need DVI-D, HDMI or VGA connections and have no use for demanding games. Anyone planning demanding games or local AI work should look elsewhere, given the 2GB of memory and 64-bit bus.

Typically about £69 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

CriterionWeightEVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
Performance30%2/104/10
Video memory25%1/102/10
Software support15%3/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/106/10
Size and fit10%8/108/10
Build and warranty5%5/106/10
Overall3.3/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecEVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
GPUNVIDIA GT 730 (GK208), 384 CUDA cores, 902 MHz base clockNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz
Video memory2 GB GDDR5, 64-bit bus, 5010 MHz effective, 40 GB/s bandwidth6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus
Board powernot listed70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU
Length and slotsnot listed189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight
Display outputs1 x DVI-D (Dual Link), 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA1 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays
Power connectorNone; powered from the PCIe slotNo external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved

Strengths and weaknesses

EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile)

  • + Runs from the PCIe slot with no extra power connector
  • + Low-profile design with DVI-D, HDMI and VGA outputs
  • + CUDA, OpenCL and Vulkan 1.0 support listed
  • − Reviewers say it is unsuited to demanding games
  • − Only 2GB of memory on a 64-bit bus

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to play demanding games
  • Anyone planning to run local AI models that need more than 2GB of memory
Read the full EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB (Low Profile) 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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