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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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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 MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

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

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

They score the same on build and warranty.

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

CriterionWeightMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%4/102/10
Video memory25%2/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%6/108/10
Size and fit10%8/109/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall4.6/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHzNVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board power70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU19 W board power
Length and slots189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputs1 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displaysDual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connectorNo external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolvedNo power connector (slot-powered)

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
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC 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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