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Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G vs MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G scores 4.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC at 4.6/10.

The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G leads on performance, video memory and build and warranty.

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

They score the same on software support.

The biggest difference is size and fit, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC scores 8/10 to the Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G's 4/10.

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

4.9/10verdict: skip

This card is for someone building a full-size gaming or CUDA workstation PC who wants a factory-overclocked RTX 3070 with a big cooler. It suits users who value a long warranty and a multi-output layout with three DisplayPort and three HDMI connections. It is less suited to small cases or to anyone planning to run large local AI models.

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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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI 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%5/106/10
Size and fit10%4/108/10
Build and warranty5%7/106/10
Overall4.9/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecGigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8GMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
GPUGeForce RTX 3070, 5888 CUDA cores, core clock 1845 MHz (reference 1725 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz
Video memory8 GB GDDR6, 256-bit bus, 14000 MHz memory clock, 448 GB/s bandwidth6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus
Board powernot listed70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU
Length and slots290 mm long, 131 mm wide, 60 mm high189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight
Display outputsDisplayPort 1.4a x3, HDMI 2.1 x2, HDMI 2.0 x11 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays
Power connector2 x 8-pin power connectorsNo external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved

Strengths and weaknesses

Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G

  • + Three 100 mm fans with copper plate and heat pipes
  • + 4-year warranty with online registration
  • + Factory core clock of 1845 MHz
  • − Only 8GB of video memory
  • − Large 290 mm card needs two 8-pin connectors
  • − Some owners report heat and poor Gigabyte software

Skip it if:

  • Anyone planning to run large local AI models that need more than 8 GB of memory.
  • Builders with a small case or server chassis that can't take a 290 mm card.
  • Buyers who want a guaranteed cool, quiet card and are put off by reports of heat.
Read the full Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3070 MASTER 8G 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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