ZOTAC GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3050 ECO 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 ECO 8GB brings efficient, ray-tracing-capable performance to compact and budget-conscious gaming builds. Built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, this card features 2nd Generation RT Cores and 3rd Generation Tensor Cores, enabling real-time ray tracing and AI-enhanced frame boosts via DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex. Sporting 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus clocked at 14 Gbps, and a boost clock around 1777 MHz, the RTX 3050 ECO ensures smooth 1080p and light 1440p gaming performance. The card's IceStorm 2.0 dual-fan cooling system, combined with an aluminum heatsink, copper heat pipes, Active Fan Control, and FREEZE Fan Stop, keeps temperatures in check and noise to a minimum. Connectivity is solid with three DisplayPort 1.4a outputs and one HDMI 2.1 port that supports up to 4K 120 Hz HDR, 8K 60 Hz HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), ideal for multi-monitor setups and modern displays. Despite its capabilities, the RTX 3050 ECO remains surprisingly power-efficient with a 115 W TDP, requiring just a single 6‑pin PCIe power connector and a 450 W PSU recommendation—making it a great fit for budget PCs. Its compact dual-slot form factor (approx. 222 × 117 × 41 mm) ensures compatibility with smaller cases. Life-long peace of mind comes via a 3-year warranty, extendable by an additional 2 years upon online registration—delivering robust support and value.
Features of ZOTAC GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3050 ECO 8GB
GPU & Architecture: It's powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, featuring 2,560 CUDA cores. It is based on the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, which includes 2nd-generation Ray Tracing Cores and 3rd-generation Tensor Cores for enhanced ray tracing and AI capabilities like DLSS.
Memory: The card has 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit memory bus, with a memory clock speed of 14 Gbps. This provides ample VRAM for modern games at 1080p and even some 1440p settings.
Clock Speeds: The boost clock is 1777 MHz.
Interface: It utilizes a PCI Express 4.0 x8 interface, which provides a high-speed connection for data transfer.
Display Support: The card is equipped with three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1 port, allowing for a quad-display setup and a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320. The HDMI 2.1 port also supports advanced features like 4K 120Hz HDR and 8K 60Hz HDR.
IceStorm 2.0 Cooling System: ZOTAC's custom cooling solution for this card features a dual-fan design to maintain optimal temperatures. The fans are designed to increase airflow and dissipate heat efficiently.
FREEZE Fan Stop: A key feature of the cooling system is that the fans can stop spinning when the GPU is at low temperature or idle. This provides silent operation during less demanding tasks.
Compact Form Factor: The "ECO" design emphasizes energy efficiency and a smaller physical size, making it suitable for a wide variety of PC cases, including some more compact builds. Its dimensions are approximately 222.3mm x 116.8mm x 41.4mm.
Metal Backplate: It includes a metal backplate that provides structural support and helps protect the components on the card.
Power Requirements: The card has a low power consumption of 115W and requires a single 6-pin PCIe power connector. A recommended PSU of 450W is sufficient.
