08G-P5-3553-KR | EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC GAMING, 08G-P5-3553-KR, 8GB GDDR6, Dual-Fan, Metal Backplate
- Model: 08G-P5-3553-KR
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 224 GB/s
- Cooling: Dual-fan air cooling
- Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, PCIe 4.0 x8
- Dimensions: 202 x 111 x 40 mm
- Weight: ~0.6 kg
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC GAMING, 08G-P5-3553-KR, 8GB GDDR6, Dual-Fan, Metal Backplate
Ampere Architecture and Performance
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC GAMING (08G-P5-3553-KR) leverages NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, featuring 2560 CUDA cores and a 1845 MHz boost clock. Its 8GB GDDR6 memory at 14 Gbps (224 GB/s bandwidth) delivers solid 1080p (~60–80 FPS in *Cyberpunk 2077* High with DLSS) and decent 1440p (~40–50 FPS) gaming. It includes 2nd Gen Ray Tracing Cores, 3rd Gen Tensor Cores, DLSS, and NVENC for streaming. Users praise its budget ray tracing performance but note 8GB VRAM may limit future-proofing at higher resolutions.
Dual Fan Cooling and Compact Design
The dual-fan cooling system with optimized airflow and cut-outs in the PCB/backplate keeps temperatures at ~60–76°C under load with low noise (~30–35 dB). The 2-slot design (202 x 111 x 40 mm) with a metal backplate suits compact builds. Users commend its quiet operation and high-quality backplate but suggest using EVGA Precision X1 to prevent fan start-stop issues by setting non-zero RPM. Ideal for small gaming PCs.
Connectivity and Power Efficiency
Supporting PCIe 4.0 x8, the card offers 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a for 1080p/1440p displays (max 7680x4320 @ 60Hz). It requires a 450W PSU with one 8-pin PCIe connector (130W TDP). Users appreciate its low power draw and modern connectivity but note limited multi-monitor support (up to 4). Perfect for budget ray tracing builds.
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC GAMING: All Features
| Architecture | NVIDIA Ampere |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2560 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz |
| Memory | 8GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 128-bit, 224 GB/s |
| Cooling | Dual-fan air cooling |
| Features | 2nd Gen Ray Tracing Cores, 3rd Gen Tensor Cores, DLSS, NVENC encoder, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, RTX IO, DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan RT, OpenGL 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration recommended) |
EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 XC GAMING: All Specifications
| Model | 08G-P5-3553-KR |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3050 (GA106-150-KA-A1) |
| CUDA Cores | 2560 |
| Base Clock | 1552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz |
| Memory | 8,192 MB GDDR6, 128-bit, 14 Gbps, 224 GB/s bandwidth |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 80 |
| ROPs | 32 |
| Cooling | Dual-fan air cooling |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Max Digital Resolution | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz |
| Dimensions | 202 x 111 x 40 mm (2 slots) |
| Power Requirements | 450W PSU, 1x 8-pin PCIe connector, 130W TDP |
| Operating System | Windows 7/10/11 64-bit, Linux |
| Features | Ray Tracing, DLSS, NVENC encoder, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, RTX IO, DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan RT API, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP 2.3, VR Ready |
| Warranty | 3 years (registration recommended) |
| Certifications | RoHS, CE |
| Package Contents | Graphics card, quick installation guide, driver disk |



















