Ultra‑Compact Ampere‑Based 1080p GPU

The ZOTAC RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Low Profile is a compact, PCIe‑bus‑powered graphics card built on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GPU. With 2304 CUDA cores, 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a 96‑bit memory interface, it delivers entry‑level performance for 1080p gaming at low‑to‑medium settings, as well as video playback, light streaming, and office‑PC upgrades. The card targets HTPCs, SFF (small form‑factor) systems, and older towers where space and a low‑profile GPU bracket are critical.

6 GB GDDR6 & 1080p / HTPC Use

Low‑Profile Single‑Fan / Fan‑less Cooling & SFF‑Ready

Zotac cools the ZOTAC RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 Low Profile with a low‑profile fan‑and‑heatsink design that fits standard or low‑profile brackets (included in the box). The 70 W typical power draw means it is PCIe bus‑powered, needing no external power connector, which is ideal for systems with limited PSU headroom or compact cases that don’t have 6‑ or 8‑pin cable access. The 161 mm length, 70.6 mm height, and 36 mm width (2‑slot) make it one of the most compact RTX‑3050 variants, fitting around 99% of PC builds as per Zotac. The single‑fan setup keeps noise modest under load, though it can get noticeable under sustained 3D loads, since cooling is smaller than on full‑height cards.

DLSS, Ray Tracing & Modern Features

Powered by Ampere, the RTX 3050 6GB LP supports DLSS, 2nd‑gen RT Cores, and 3rd‑gen Tensor Cores, enabling AI‑upscaled frame rates and ray‑traced visuals. DLSS lets you render at a lower resolution and upscale to 1080p, often giving a 20–30% FPS boost with minimal quality loss, which is especially useful for this entry‑level card. Ray tracing works best at low‑to‑medium presets, while Reflex reduces system latency for smoother responsiveness in shooters and competitive titles. The card also runs DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan, and OpenGL 4.6, and is compatible with Windows 10 / 11 64‑bit. The FireStorm utility enables basic monitoring and fan‑curve control where supported.

Power, Connectivity & Compatibility

The RTX 3050 6GB Low Profile connects via PCI Express 4.0 x8, which is compatible with PCIe‑4.0 x16 slots and backward‑compatible with PCIe‑3.0 systems. It draws power over the PCIe slot only, with a recommended 450 W PSU for the full system and no 8‑pin connector needed. The DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1 support dual‑display output and 4K/8K‑ready resolutions, which is appreciated for HTPCs and compact multi‑monitor office setups. The compact size and bus‑powered design make it ideal for upgrading office PCs, media centers, and small towers that need modern RTX features without a full‑sized GPU.

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