Nvidia confirms some specifications of RTX 3050 A mobile GPU

Earlier reports indicated, based on updates in the PCI-ID database, that NVIDIA is preparing a GeForce RTX 3050 A mobile graphics card. Unlike the previous RTX 3050 models, this new GPU utilizes the AD106 chip based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, similar to the common RTX 40 series. The GeForce RTX 3050 A mobile graphics card can already be found in the newly released GeForce Game Ready 560.70 WHQL drivers.

According to Notebookcheck, some specifications of the GeForce RTX 3050 A mobile graphics card have been confirmed by NVIDIA. It will feature 1792 CUDA cores, 4GB of GDDR6 memory with a 64-bit bus width, and a TDP configuration ranging from 35 to 50 watts.

Currently, NVIDIA offers the GeForce RTX 3050 mobile graphics card for laptops with moderate graphics performance needs. This version, which uses the GA107 chip from the Ampere architecture, is considered a low-end product with varying specifications. It boasts 2048 to 2560 CUDA cores, clock speeds between 990 to 1740 MHz, and 4GB of GDDR6 memory (with a 128-bit bus width) or 6GB of GDDR6 memory (with a 96-bit bus width), with a memory speed of 14Gbps and a TDP configuration of 35 to 80 watts.

In comparison, the GeForce RTX 3050 A mobile graphics card has fewer CUDA cores and a narrower bus width. The memory speed remains undisclosed, but if it is higher, the reduction in memory bandwidth may not be as significant. According to NVIDIA’s naming conventions, the performance of this new model should be on par with the older product.

Although the GeForce RTX 3050 A mobile graphics card is now supported by drivers, no laptop manufacturers have yet announced their adoption of this new GPU.