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MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G graphics card

SKU CH-N2F8-YW2XA

Compact 8GB GDDR6 graphics card with PCIe 4.0 16X interface and 14000MHz memory frequency

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency14000 MHz
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Compact ITX form factor fits small builds
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles modern textures
  • 128-bit memory bus supports fast data transfer
  • PCI Express 4.0 interface enables high bandwidth
  • 7680×4320 maximum resolution drives ultra-sharp displays

Compact 8GB RTX 3050 for small-form-factor builds

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G is a single-fan graphics card built for compact chassis. It delivers 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit interface and connects via PCI Express 4.0 16X. An 8-pin power connector supplies the board. Maximum display resolution reaches 7680×4320.

Suits 1080p gaming and media rigs; not for 4K

This card fits builders assembling small-form-factor systems or upgrading pre-built PCs with limited space and power headroom. It handles 1080p gaming and multi-monitor productivity well. Users targeting 4K high-refresh gaming or heavy ray-tracing workloads should look at higher-tier models with wider memory buses and more VRAM.

128-bit memory bus defines bandwidth ceiling

The 128-bit memory interface sets the hard limit on memory bandwidth for this GPU. Combined with 8GB GDDR6 at 14000MHz, it determines performance in texture-heavy scenes and higher resolutions. If your workload needs more bandwidth, you need a card with a wider bus; if 128-bit fits your target resolution and settings, this ITX model is a compatible choice.

How it compares

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

Price $314.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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.
Core frequency 14000 MHz
Higher than about 90% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameMSI GeForce RTX 3050 AERO ITX 8G
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Core frequency14000 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width128bit
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 4.0 16X
Power
Power input connector8pin

Questions about this item

Is the 8GB GDDR6 version the only capacity available for the RTX 3050 AERO ITX?

Yes, this model ships with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus; no other capacity is offered for this card.

What does the 14000MHz memory clock deliver in actual gaming workloads?

The 14000MHz GDDR6 frequency feeds the 128-bit interface, giving enough bandwidth for 1080p gaming at high settings in most current titles.

Will the PCI Express 4.0 16X interface run at full speed on a PCIe 3.0 motherboard?

The card is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 3.0 16X speeds on an older board, with negligible performance difference at this tier.

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