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MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC 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 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC scores 5.3/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC at 4.6/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC leads on performance, video memory and efficiency and noise.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC leads on size and fit.

They score the same on software support and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is size and fit, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC scores 8/10 to the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC's 5/10.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is an 8GB RTX 5060 Ti with MSI's TRI FROZR 4 cooler, aimed at gamers who want a quiet card at 180 W. It suits builders with a case that takes a 300 mm card and a PSU with a 16-pin connector. It fits less well if you plan to run local AI models or play at 1440p with ultra textures.

Typically about £429.99 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

CriterionWeightMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OCMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
Performance30%6/104/10
Video memory25%3/102/10
Software support15%6/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/106/10
Size and fit10%5/108/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall5.3/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OCMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz
Video memory8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus
Board power180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU
Length and slots300 x 125 x 44 mm189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight
Display outputsDisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displays1 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays
Power connector16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)No external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved

Strengths and weaknesses

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

  • + Cooler praised as quiet and cool under gaming load
  • + 180 W board power with a 600 W PSU recommended
  • + Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b
  • − 8GB of VRAM limits 1440p ultra textures
  • − Two reviews report audible coil whine
  • − Long 300 mm card needing a 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run larger local AI models and need more than 8GB of VRAM
  • Gamers who want 1440p with ultra textures in modern titles
  • Builders with compact cases that cannot fit a 300 mm card or a 16-pin power connector
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC 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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