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ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3050 graphics card with triple-fan cooler and metal backplate

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3050 O8G Gaming 8GB graphics card

SKU CH-7XK5-ES1VF

8GB GDDR6 graphics card with 2560 CUDA cores, PCIe 4.0, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a for four-monitor setups

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequencyOC mode: 1890 MHz Gaming mode: 1860 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory drives smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and AI workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 1890 MHz in OC mode for extra speed
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface doubles bandwidth over PCIe 3.0
  • Two HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support four displays

Built for 1080p Gaming

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3050 is a graphics card designed for smooth 1080p gameplay. It uses the NVIDIA Ampere architecture with 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface. The card connects via a PCI Express 4.0 slot and offers factory overclocking profiles.

Suits Compact Builds

This model fits builders who want ROG Strix cooling and quiet operation in a mid-range card. It drives up to four displays through two HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Users targeting high-refresh 1440p or 4K gaming should consider a higher-tier GPU with more memory bandwidth.

128-Bit Memory Interface Decides Fit

The 128-bit memory bus determines the effective throughput for texture-heavy scenes. At 1080p the 8GB GDDR6 buffer is adequate for current titles. If your workload needs wider bandwidth for 1440p or professional apps, look for a card with a larger bus width.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,140.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
Boost frequency OC mode: 1890 MHz Gaming mode: 1860 MHz
Typical for this category: the median of 1,837 items is 1.89 GHz.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix
Model nameROG-STRIX-RTX3050-O8G-GAMING
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequencyOC mode: 1890 MHz
Gaming mode: 1860 MHz
CUDA core count2560
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU architectureAmpere
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNo
Audio & video
HDCP support2.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length300 mm
Card size11.81 in × 5.26 in
Slots occupied2.7 Slot
In the box
In the boxAccessories
1 x ROG Velcro Hook & Loop
1 x Collection Card
1 x Speedsetup Manual
More details
Cooling solutionTriple Fans

Questions about this item

What cables or adapters come in the box with the ROG Strix RTX 3050 O8G and what must I purchase separately?

The card includes only the graphics board and documentation. Power cables, HDMI 2.1 cables and DisplayPort 1.4a cables are not supplied and must be bought separately if your power supply or monitors lack the required connectors.

Should I choose the OC mode at 1890 MHz or the Gaming mode at 1860 MHz for my build?

OC mode runs the boost clock at 1890 MHz for higher frame rates in lighter titles, while Gaming mode runs at 1860 MHz with lower fan noise and power draw. Switch between them with the ASUS GPU Tweak utility after installation.

What does the 1890 MHz boost clock mean once the RTX 3050 is installed in my PC?

The 1890 MHz boost clock is the peak frequency the 2560 CUDA cores can reach in OC mode under load. Actual sustained speeds depend on case airflow, power limit and driver settings, so typical gaming clocks may sit below this peak.

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