RTX 3050 price
$281n/a
30-Day Range
$270$281
52 wk Range
$177$281
The RTX 3050 index price is $281, 66% above its $169 launch MSRP. That MSRP is for the 6 GB model, and the 8 GB model launched at $249. Based on wholesale list prices excl. tax and updated daily.
RTX 3050 specs
- Prev. update
- n/a
- 52 wk range
- $177 to $281
- 1-year change
- ▲ 56.11%
- Items in index
- 5
- MSRP
- $169
- Price vs. MSRP
- ▲ 66%
- Launch date
- January 27, 2022 (8 GB), February 2024 (6 GB)
- Architecture
- Ampere
- CUDA cores
- 2,304 (6 GB), 2,560 (8 GB)
- Boost clock
- 1.47 GHz (6 GB), 1.78 GHz (8 GB)
- Base clock
- 1.04 GHz (6 GB), 1.55 GHz (8 GB)
- Memory
- 6 GB or 8 GB GDDR6
- Memory bus
- 96-bit (6 GB), 128-bit (8 GB)
- Total graphics power
- 70 W (6 GB), 130 W (8 GB)
- Required system power
- 300 W (6 GB), 550 W (8 GB)
- Interface
- PCIe Gen 4
Specs are the chip maker's for its reference designs, and partner cards can differ. MSRP is the US launch price excl. sales tax.
Historical Data
| Date | Price | Chg. % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | $281 | ▲ 4.07% |
| 2026-10 | $270 | ▲ 2.27% |
| 2026-09 | $264 | ▲ 6.02% |
| 2026-08 | $249 | ▲ 14.75% |
| 2026-07 | $217 | ▲ 6.37% |
| 2026-06 | $204 | ▼ 5.12% |
| 2026-05 | $215 | ▲ 9.69% |
| 2026-04 | $196 | ▼ 1.51% |
| 2026-03 | $199 | ▼ 4.33% |
| 2026-02 | $208 | ▲ 10.64% |
| 2026-01 | $188 | ▲ 3.30% |
| 2025-12 | $182 | ▲ 2.82% |
| 2025-11 | $177 | ▼ 1.67% |
| 2025-10 | $180 | ▲ 2.27% |
| 2025-09 | $176 | ▲ 1.15% |
| 2025-08 | $174 | ▼ 2.25% |
| 2025-07 | $178 | ▼ 5.82% |
| 2025-06 | $189 | ▲ 1.61% |
| 2025-05 | $186 | ▲ 8.14% |
| 2025-04 | $172 | ▼ 8.51% |
| 2025-03 | $188 | ▲ 5.62% |
| 2025-02 | $178 | ▲ 4.71% |
| 2025-01 | $170 | ▼ 0.58% |
| 2024-12 | $171 | ▲ 3.64% |
| 2024-11 | $165 | ▼ 9.84% |
| 2024-10 | $183 | n/a |
RTX 3050 Reviews
RTX 3050 News
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Thrift Store Shopper Snags Working RTX 3050 For The Price Of A Coffee While Retailers Charge Over $200Wccftech · Aug 5, 2026
Lossless Scaling PC build pairs RTX 3090 rendering with RTX 3050 frame generationVideoCardz.com · Jul 26, 2026
Dual GPU Rig Pairs RTX 3090 And RTX 3050 For 4K 144 FPS GamingHotHardware · Jul 24, 2026
Nvidia RTX 3090 and RTX 3050 team up to hit 144 FPS at 4K — Lossless Scaling turns old Ampere GPUs into a gaming powerhouseTom's Hardware · Jul 23, 2026
AMD Zen 2 returns: Ryzen 7 4700LE appears in new RTX 3050 PC with DDR4 memoryVideoCardz.com · Jul 9, 2026
Nvidia Partner Launches a 6GB RTX 3050 in 2026. Did Anyone Ask for This?PCMag · Jun 11, 2026
Memory famine compels GPU vendors to re-release 2020 graphics cards — GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce RTX 3050 return to Asian marketTom's Hardware · Jun 11, 2026
Manli launches new GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3050 cards, Ampere returns after five yearsVideoCardz.com · Jun 10, 2026
FAQ
What is the current price of the RTX 3050?
The index price is $281, updated October 31, 2026.
What is the 52-week range of the RTX 3050?
Over the last 52 weeks it has ranged from $177 to $281.
What was the MSRP of the RTX 3050?
$169 in the US, excl. sales tax. That MSRP is for the 6 GB model, and the 8 GB model launched at $249.
When did the RTX 3050 launch?
January 27, 2022 (8 GB), February 2024 (6 GB).
How much memory does the RTX 3050 have?
6 GB or 8 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit (6 GB), 128-bit (8 GB) bus.
What power supply does the RTX 3050 need?
The maker lists 300 W (6 GB), 550 W (8 GB) of system power, and the card itself draws 70 W (6 GB), 130 W (8 GB).
How is this price calculated?
It follows wholesale list prices excl. tax from a European IT distributor, converted to USD. Shop prices can be higher or lower.
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