Which RTX 3050 Should You Buy?
Every RTX 3050 in stock right now, ranked cheapest-first. All these cards use the same GPU - so the smart move is usually the cheapest one that fits your case. We track 10 models from 3 brands, from $184.99 to $440.27.
Cheapest in stock
MSI RTX 3050
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDRR6 Boost Clock: 1807 MHz 128-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fans Ampere OC Graphics Card (RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 8G OC)
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Models in stock
10
Lowest price
$184.99
Typical price
$209.99
Our GPU score
38/100
All RTX 3050 models, cheapest first
Same GPU on every card - a factory overclock buys 2-5% at most. Sort by price and buy the one that fits.
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDRR6 Boost Clock: 1807 MHz 128-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fans Ampere OC Graphics Card (RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 8G OC)
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$184.99
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge OC 8GB GDDR6 128-bit 14 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Advanced Cooling, Freeze Fan Stop, Active Fan Control, ZT-A30500H-10M
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$189.99
msi Gaming RTX 3050 Ventus 2X 6G OC Graphics Card (NVIDIA RTX 3050, 96-Bit, Boost Clock: 1492 MHz, 6GB GDDR6 14 Gbps, HDMI/DP, Ampere Architecture)
$209.95
msi Gaming RTX 3050 LP 6G OC Graphics Card (NVIDIA RTX 3050, 96-Bit, Boost Clock: 1492 MHz, 6GB GDDR6 14 Gbps, HDMI/DP, Ampere Architecture)
Only 7 left in stock - order soon.
$209.99
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 3050, Desktop, 6G Graphics Card (Nvidia, 96-Bit, Boost Clock: 1507 MHz, 6GB GDDR6 14 Gbps, HDMI/DP, Ampere Architecture)
Only 8 left in stock - order soon.
$209.99
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3050 WindForce OC V2, 6GB GDDR6, Ray Tracing, Dual Cooling
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$209.99
msi Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDRR6 Boost Clock: 1807 MHz 128-Bit HDMI/DP PCIe 4 Torx Twin Fans Ampere OC Graphics Card (RTX 3050 Ventus 2X XS 8G OC)
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$227.97
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 LP 6G OC Gaming Graphics Card - 6GB GDDR6, 1492 MHz, PCI Express Gen 4, 96-bit, 1x DP (v1.4a), 2X HDMI 2.1 (Supports 4K)
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
$252.99
Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OC Low Profile 6G Graphics Card - 6GB GDDR6, 96-bit, PCI-E 4.0, 1477MHz Core Clock, 2X DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, GV-N3050OC-6GL
$440.27
Prices are the Amazon buy-box at last refresh and move constantly - confirm on the product page. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Is it right for your PC?
The RTX 3050 is an entry-level 1080p card. Pair it with the wrong CPU and you leave frames on the table - check yours first.
Run the bottleneck checker →See it in your games
Want the FPS this card pushes in specific titles at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K? Our per-game pages estimate it.
Browse game FPS estimates →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a RTX 3050 cost?
Right now RTX 3050 models run from about $184.99 to $440.27, with most around $209.99. The cheapest in-stock card is the MSI model at $184.99. Prices move constantly - the table above is our latest refresh.
Which RTX 3050 is the best one to buy?
The board partners (ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Zotac, PNY, Sapphire, PowerColor...) all use the same GPU, so performance differs by only a few percent. Buy on price, cooler size (bigger = quieter), and whether it fits your case - the cheapest in-stock model is usually the smart pick. We rank them cheapest-first above.
Will the RTX 3050 bottleneck my CPU?
It depends on your processor and the resolution you play at. The RTX 3050 is an entry-level 1080p card (our gaming score: 38/100). Run it through our free bottleneck checker with your exact CPU to see whether they're balanced before you buy.
Are the more expensive RTX 3050 models worth it?
Usually only if you want a quieter/cooler card, RGB, or a factory overclock (typically 2-5% faster - not something you'll feel in games). For most people the extra $100-300 over the cheapest model buys aesthetics and cooling headroom, not meaningful frames.
Prices and stock are the Amazon buy-box captured at our last refresh and change constantly - only cards in stock at that check are listed, but always confirm on the product page. All listed cards use the same RTX 3050 GPU; differences are cooling, clocks, size, and looks. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.