Specification overview
- Manufacturer
- NVIDIA
- Family
- GeForce RTX 30 Series
- Product type
- Desktop GPU
- Video memory
- Available in multiple configurations, including 6 GB and 8 GB GDDR6
What to know about this GPU
The 6 GB and 8 GB versions are not equivalent specifications.
Check the exact VRAM and board model before using a benchmark or buying guide.
Laptop RTX 3050 models are separate products.
Is it compatible with Windows 11?
Windows 11 compatibility is determined by the complete PC, not the graphics card alone. Check the processor, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, memory, storage, firmware, and graphics-driver support together.
How to check whether you have this GPU
Open Windows Task Manager and select Performance, then GPU. For a more complete local report, use the ShowMeIP detector to record every graphics adapter and its driver version.
Adoption source
Steam reports NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 at 3.06% of surveyed systems for June 2026. Participation is optional and anonymous, so this measures surveyed Steam users rather than every PC worldwide. ShowMeIP is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.