Nvidia is preparing the fifth version of GeForce RTX 3050 with Ada Lovelace architecture
By ForGeeks
A new GeForce RTX 3050 A graphics card has been spotted in the GPU-Z utility. This is the fifth modification of the budget model, first released in 2022. The novelty is based on Ada Lovelace architecture and AD106 chip.
GeForce RTX 3050 moves to next-generation architecture
Nvidia’s PCI ID database and official specs from last year showed a mobile version of the RTX 3050 A on the AD106 chip. Now GPU-Z’s changelog has added support for the desktop version of the RTX 3050 A, an unannounced card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture rather than Ampere.
And now, Nvidia’s GPU-Z tool has added support for the desktop version of the RTX 3050 A, an unannounced card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture rather than Ampere.
In contrast to previous variants using GA106 or GA107, the new model is based on the AD106, the same chip that underpins the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070 Mobile. This decision could mean either a shortage of older crystals or the scrapping of remaining AD106 copies, including incomplete chips with disconnected blocks.
Comparing all versions of the RTX 3050
| Model | Architecture | Graphics processor | Chip size | Technology process | CUDA-Cores | Memory | Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3050 A (new) | Ada Lovelace | AD106 | 188 mm² | TSMC 4N | ||||
| RTX 3050 6GB | Ampere | GA107 | GA107 | 200 mm² | Samsung 8N | 2,304 | 6GB GDDR6 | 96-bit |
| RTX 3050 8GB (GA107) | Ampere | GA107 | GA107 | 200 mm² | Samsung 8N | 2,560 | 8GB GDDR6 | 128-bit |
| RTX 3050 4GB | Ampere | GA107 | 200 mm² | Samsung 8N | 2,048 | 4GB GDDR6 | 128-bit | |
| RTX 3050 8GB (GA106) | Ampere | GA106 | GA106 | 276 mm² | Samsung 8N | 2,560 | 8GB GDDR6 | 128-bit |
The AD106-based Mobile RTX 3050 A is known to have only 1,792 CUDA cores – fewer than all previous versions. However, the Ada Lovelace architecture provides a noticeable performance boost, so even these parameters allowed the new version to approach the RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
When to expect a new release?
The release date for the fifth version of the GeForce RTX 3050 remains unknown. There’s no word yet on whether this model will arrive at retail as a standalone boxed version or remain part of OEM shipments. However, the appearance of support in GPU-Z indicates that the card is close to launch.
Nvidia appears to be looking to maximize the use of available resources, including redundant and partially defective AD106 crystals. With 4,608 cores in a full AD106, even a partially functioning chip is capable of delivering RTX 3050-level performance.
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