MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC vs MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC at 4.6/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC leads on performance, video memory and efficiency and noise.

They score the same on software support, size and fit and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC scores 7/10 to the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC's 2/10.

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

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This card is for builders who want an RTX 3060 with 12GB of memory in a compact dual-slot package. It suits small desktops and homelab machines that have one spare 8-pin power cable and a quiet-running priority. It also suits anyone who wants enough video memory for smaller local AI models without moving up to a larger card.

Typically about £295 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC	MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
Performance	30%	4/10	5/10
Video memory	25%	2/10	7/10
Software support	15%	6/10	6/10
Efficiency and noise	15%	6/10	7/10
Size and fit	10%	8/10	8/10
Build and warranty	5%	6/10	6/10
Overall		4.6/10	6.3/10

Specifications

Spec	MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC	MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 3584 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 4
Video memory	6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus	12GB GDDR6, 192-bit bus, 15 Gbps
Board power	70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU	170W board power (manufacturer rating); recommended PSU 550W
Length and slots	189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight	235 x 124 x 42 mm, dual slot
Display outputs	1 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays	DisplayPort 1.4 x3, HDMI x1 (HDMI 2.1, 4K@120Hz), maximum 4 displays
Power connector	No external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved	8-pin x1

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 VENTUS 2X 12G OC

+ 12GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus
+ Compact 235 mm dual-slot body, single 8-pin connector
+ Owners praise quiet cooling
− Owners are split on value, with some calling it overpriced
− Only one HDMI output alongside three DisplayPort outputs

Skip it if:

Buyers running local AI models that need more than 12GB of video memory
Anyone who wants several HDMI outputs rather than three DisplayPort and one HDMI
Buyers who want published warranty or sustained performance figures before they commit

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