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Dual-fan graphics card in black with metal backplate and white LED logo

ZOTAC

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3050 AMP 8GB GDDR6 graphics card ZT-A30500F-10M

SKU CH-P8ZJ-QPWW9

Entry-level Ampere GPU with 2560 CUDA cores, 8 GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps on a 128-bit bus and a 1830 MHz boost clock

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 4.0 x16
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1830 MHz

Edition GAMING AMP 8GB

  • 8GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps enables smooth 1080p gaming
  • Boost clock reaches 1830 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • IceStorm 2.0 cooling with FREEZE Fan Stop runs quietly under light loads
  • PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface provides high bandwidth for modern systems
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support up to four displays

GeForce RTX 3050 AMP 8GB

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3050 AMP is an 8GB graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture. It targets 1080p gaming and entry-level creative workloads with 2560 CUDA cores and a 1830 MHz boost clock. The 128-bit GDDR6 memory runs at 14 Gbps over a PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface. It suits users who need modern ray tracing and DLSS support without a high power budget.

IceStorm 2.0 cooling with FREEZE Fan Stop

IceStorm 2.0 Advanced Cooling manages thermals through Active Fan Control and a metal backplate. The FREEZE Fan Stop feature halts the fans completely during light loads, eliminating idle noise. Under typical gaming load the card maintains stable temperatures while drawing modest power through a single 8-pin connector. A white LED logo provides subtle illumination without affecting thermal performance.

8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus

The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer connected via a 128-bit bus is the specification that defines this card's practical limits. It delivers enough capacity for current 1080p titles with high texture settings, but the narrow bus can become a bottleneck at 1440p or with heavy ray tracing workloads. Buyers planning 4K gaming or professional 3D rendering should consider wider memory interfaces. This configuration makes the card a focused choice for 1080p performance per watt.

How it compares

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

Price $529.99
Pricier than about 67% 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 1830 MHz
Lower than about 60% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameZOTAC
Product lineAMP!
Model nameZT-A30500F-10M
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3050
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1830 MHz
CUDA core count2560
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series
GPU architectureAmpere
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
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 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power
Recommended power supply450 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length224.1 mm
Card size8.82 in × 4.58 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 11 / 10 (64-bit, April 2018 update or later)
In the box
In the boxManual
Environment & compliance
Rohs compliantYes
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How do I install the ZOTAC RTX 3050 AMP into my PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot without bending the metal backplate?

Align the card with the PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot, press down evenly on both ends until the retention clip clicks, then secure the rear bracket screw before connecting the power cable to avoid stressing the backplate.

What maintenance will the IceStorm 2.0 cooling system with FREEZE Fan Stop need after a year of use?

Use compressed air to clear dust from the heatsink fins and fan blades every six months; the FREEZE Fan Stop feature means fans stay off at idle, so listen for bearing noise when they spin up under load.

What limit appears first when the 8GB GDDR6 memory runs at 14 Gbps during long 1440p gaming sessions?

The 128-bit memory interface and 14 Gbps clock cap total bandwidth, so texture-heavy 1440p scenes hit the memory subsystem before the GPU core reaches its 1830 MHz boost clock.

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