The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 V2 OC Edition is built for gamers who want a proper upgrade without needing a full-size tower to fit it in. It pairs 8GB of GDDR6 memory with NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, so you get real ray tracing and DLSS support in a card that suits a compact build. A two-slot design and a factory overclock mean you are not trading performance for size.
Specifications
- Boost clock: 1822MHz
- Memory: 8GB 14Gbit/s GDDR6
- Stream processors: 2560
- Recommended PSU: 550W
- Form factor: 2 Slots
- Dimensions: 200 x 123 x 38 mm
- NVIDIA Ampere architecture
- ASUS Axial-tech
- Subtle Lighting
- Protective Backplate
Base Clock
1822MHz
Boost Clock
8GB
Memory size
2560
Stream Processors
8GB of GDDR6 memory
8GB of dedicated video memory gives your games room to load high-resolution textures without running out of headroom. It means smoother performance as scenes get busier and more demanding, rather than stuttering when memory runs tight. The underlying Ampere architecture also brings hardware ray tracing and DLSS within reach, letting you push visual quality further than a card without this much memory on board. That extra headroom is what makes the card worth the upgrade.
ASUS Axial-tech cooling with fan stop
Two Axial-tech fans with a barrier ring push more air down through the heatsink, so the card runs cooler under sustained load. When you are only doing light gaming or browsing, the fans stop turning completely, so your desktop stays quiet. You only hear them when the card is actually working hard. It is the kind of cooling that lets you forget the card is there until you need it.
Protective backplate and stainless steel bracket
A protective backplate adds structural rigidity across the card, helping to prevent it flexing and keeping the components and trace pathways underneath safe from damage. The bracket is finished in 304 stainless steel, which resists corrosion well over years of use. Together they make for a card that feels solid in the hand and is built to last. It is reassurance that this is a card made to be installed once and left alone.
GPU Tweak III and bundled software
GPU Tweak III gives you straightforward control over the card's performance, thermal behaviour and system monitoring from one place, so you can fine-tune it to suit your setup without digging through menus. ASUS also includes QuantumCloud, which puts your GPU's spare computing power to use generating passive income when you are not gaming. On top of that, the card comes with a month of Adobe Creative Cloud membership included. It is a package that adds genuine value beyond the hardware itself.
