GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The Apple M2 10-Core GPU is based on the Apple M2 (10-GPU) (M2) and has 24 GB LPDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 102 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has the GA106-150-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU is based on the graphics chip M2, which comes from the M2 architecture. |
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| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | GPU | Apple M2 10-Core GPU |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | Based on | Apple M2 (10-GPU) |
| GA106-150-A1 | GPU Chip | M2 |
| Ampere | Architecture | M2 |
| 20 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 160 |
| 2560 | Shader | 1280 |
| 48 | Render Output Units | 0 |
| 80 | Texture Units | 0 |
| 20 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Apple M2 10-Core GPU is 0.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 3.200 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 24 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | LPDDR5 |
| 1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 3.200 GHz |
| 14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 0.0 Gbps |
| 224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 102 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 | 1.400 GHz |
| 1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | |
| Avg (Game) Clock | ||
| Yes | Overclocking | No |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 130 W. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU has PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as --. |
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| 130 W | TDP | -- |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 93 °C | Tjunction max | Unknown |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is equipped with a total of 0 Axial main fans. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU has 0 -- main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | -- |
| -- | Fan 1 | -- |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | -- |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU supports the operation of a maximum of 2 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 2 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | -- |
| 1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | -- |
| 2x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | -- |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Apple M2 10-Core GPU is 6016x3384 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 6016x3384 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 0 |
| Yes | Raytracing | No |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | 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 / Encode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires -- space in the housing. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU needs the space of -- in the case and has a Integrated graphics Lanes interface. |
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| -- | Length | -- |
| -- | Height | -- |
| -- | Width | -- |
| -- | Width (Slots) | -- |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | Integrated graphics |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2022. The Apple M2 10-Core GPU came on the market in Q2/2022 and will have a structure width of 5 nanometers manufactured. |
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| -- | Part-no | -- |
| Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
| 249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | -- |
| 8 nm | Structure size | 5 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | -- |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
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