GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa) (GCN 4) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB has the GA106-150-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 is based on the graphics chip Lexa PRO, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB | GPU | PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa) |
GA106-150-A1 | GPU Chip | Lexa PRO |
Ampere | Architecture | GCN 4 |
20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 8 |
2560 | Shader | 512 |
48 | Render Output Units | 16 |
80 | Texture Units | 32 |
20 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.552 GHz | Base Clock | 1.100 GHz |
1.852 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.190 GHz |
1.82 GHz | Avg (Game) Clock | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 130 W. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 50 W. |
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130 W | TDP | 50 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 80 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 is 5120x2880 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 5120x2880 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
ASUS Aura Sync | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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200 mm | Length | 225 mm |
123 mm | Height | 128 mm |
38 mm | Width | 38 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2022. The PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2 came on the market in Q2/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AXRX 550 4GBD5-DH/OC |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 79 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 8GB
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 550 4GB GDDR5 V2
4 GB GDDR5 |