MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC – 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Description

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC is a compact dual-fan graphics card based on NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, designed for 1080p gaming, everyday graphics workloads, and entry-level RTX features.

It features 2304 CUDA cores, 6GB of GDDR6 memory, a 96-bit memory interface, and a factory-overclocked 1492MHz boost clock. The card also includes dedicated 2nd-generation Ray Tracing cores and 3rd-generation Tensor cores, providing support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS.

With a rated power consumption of only 70W, the RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC is particularly suitable for efficient gaming PC builds and systems with modest power supplies. MSI specifies a recommended PSU of just 300W.

Key Features

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

• NVIDIA Ampere architecture
• 2304 CUDA cores
• Dedicated Ray Tracing cores
• Dedicated Tensor cores
• NVIDIA DLSS support
• NVIDIA Reflex support
• DirectX 12 Ultimate support
• NVIDIA G-SYNC support

6GB GDDR6 Memory

• 6GB GDDR6 VRAM
• 14Gbps memory speed
• 96-bit memory interface
• Designed for Full HD gaming
• Suitable for esports and mainstream PC games
• Hardware acceleration for compatible creative applications

Factory Overclocked Performance

The OC version of the MSI RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G comes factory configured with a boost clock of:

• Boost Clock: 1492MHz
• Memory Speed: 14Gbps

This provides a small factory performance enhancement while maintaining the card's low 70W power specification.

Dual Fan Thermal Design

The VENTUS 2X uses a compact dual-fan cooling system.

• 2 × cooling fans
• Large heatsink
• Custom fan design
• Optimized airflow
• Increased air pressure
• Designed for cool and quiet operation

MSI states that the custom fan blade design is optimized to generate increased airflow and air pressure through the heatsink.

NVIDIA DLSS

The RTX 3050's Tensor cores enable NVIDIA DLSS in supported games.

DLSS uses AI-based processing to improve gaming performance while maintaining high image quality, which can be especially useful on an entry-level RTX graphics card when running demanding games.

Ray Tracing

Dedicated RT cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing for compatible games and applications.

Ray tracing can improve visual effects such as:

• Reflections
• Lighting
• Shadows
• Ambient illumination
• Realistic rendering effects

Performance depends heavily on the game, resolution, graphics settings, and whether technologies such as DLSS are enabled.

Specifications

• Brand: MSI
• Series: VENTUS 2X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
• Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere
• CUDA Cores: 2304
• Boost Clock: 1492MHz
• Video Memory: 6GB GDDR6
• Memory Speed: 14Gbps
• Memory Interface: 96-bit
• Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x16 – Uses x8
• Power Consumption: 70W
• Recommended PSU: 300W
• DirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
• OpenGL: 4.6
• HDCP: Supported
• G-SYNC: Supported
• Maximum Displays: 3
• Maximum Digital Resolution: 7680 × 4320
• Dimensions: 189 × 109 × 42 mm
• Card Weight: 381g
• Package Weight: 610g

Display Outputs

The MSI RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC provides:

• 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a
• 2 × HDMI
• Up to 3 simultaneous displays
• Maximum digital resolution of 7680 × 4320

The HDMI outputs support 4K at 120Hz as specified under HDMI 2.1, according to MSI.

Low 70W Power Consumption

One of the major advantages of this particular RTX 3050 6GB model is its low power requirement.

• Graphics Card Power: 70W
• Recommended PSU: 300W

This makes it suitable for upgrading many lower-power desktop PCs without requiring a particularly large power supply.

Compact Design

At only 189 mm long, the VENTUS 2X 6G OC is considerably more compact than many high-performance graphics cards.

• Length: 189 mm
• Height: 109 mm
• Thickness: 42 mm
• Weight: 381g

Its relatively compact dimensions make it useful for smaller gaming PCs and cases where graphics-card clearance is limited.

MSI Center

The card supports MSI Center, allowing compatible systems to monitor and optimize MSI hardware.

Functions can include:

• Hardware monitoring
• Performance settings
• System optimization
• Gaming profiles
• Real-time system information

MSI Afterburner

The RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC is compatible with MSI Afterburner for graphics-card monitoring and tuning.

Features include:

• GPU monitoring
• Clock monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Fan monitoring
• Performance tuning
• OC Scanner
• On-screen performance display

Best For

• 1080p PC Gaming
• Esports Gaming
• Entry-Level RTX Gaming
• Compact Gaming PCs
• Low-Power PC Builds
• NVIDIA DLSS Games
• Ray-Tracing-Capable Gaming
• Multimedia PCs
• Everyday Content Creation
• Upgrading Older Desktop PCs

Why Choose the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC?

• 6GB of GDDR6 memory provides dedicated graphics memory for modern games and GPU-accelerated applications.
• 2304 CUDA cores and a 1492MHz boost clock provide capable performance for entry-level and mainstream 1080p gaming.
• NVIDIA's Ampere architecture provides dedicated RT and Tensor cores for ray tracing and AI-powered features such as DLSS.
• The dual-fan VENTUS cooling system combines two fans with a substantial heatsink for efficient cooling.
• Its exceptionally low 70W power consumption and 300W recommended PSU make it attractive for power-efficient builds and upgrades.
• The compact 189 mm length makes the card easier to install in smaller cases than many larger gaming GPUs.
• 1 × DisplayPort and 2 × HDMI outputs provide connectivity for up to three displays, with a maximum digital resolution of 7680 × 4320.
• Support for MSI Center and MSI Afterburner provides convenient monitoring, optimization, and GPU tuning options.