The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB graphics card from NVIDIA will be offered in two GPU configurations, one of which will be more energy efficient.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB graphics card will come with a 115W TBP as well as a new GA107 GPU.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB graphics card currently uses the Ampere GA106 GPU core. The GA106-150 SKU is a downsized version of the main GA106 processor, with 2560 cores and 8 GB of memory running on a 128-bit bus.
According to the most recent Igor’s Lab report, a new edition of the card with the GA107 GPU, which was rumored a few months ago, would be available soon.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card’s GA106 and GA107 GPU combinations will retain the same specs as previous generations, and AIBs will have no trouble switching to the new chip because both the GA107 and GA106 GPUs are pin compatible, thus no new PCBs are required. Despite the fact that the specifications remain unchanged, the new model is expected to have one key change.
The TBP of the GeForce RTX 3050, namely the GA107 GPU type, will be 115 Watts, compared to 130 Watts for the GA106 variation. This is made possible by the more efficient architectural design of the GA107 GPU, which is primarily aimed at the mobility sector before making its way to the desktop market.
The GA106 GPU is also believed to give better overclocking because its maximum power limit is around 150W, whilst the peak power limit of the GA107 GPU is at 130-140W. This has yet to be confirmed, and NVIDIA may allow AIBs to unlock the GA107 GPU to the same power limit as the GA106 GPU.
It should be noted that the RTX 3050 will have a 4 GB model with decreased specifications based on the GA107 GPU.
According to reports, having the graphics card on both GA106 and GA107 GPU SKUs will allow NVIDIA to increase the number of RTX 3050 mainstream cards available to gamers, potentially lowering the current $400/400 Euro inflated prices. There would be no visible sign as to which graphics card contains the GA107 or GA106 GPU unless manufacturers specifically identify it in their retail packaging.
