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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC vs SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
Product A: MSI
GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC
67 of 100 known
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC
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Compare the SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB with
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OCProduct B: SPARKLE
Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
61 of 100 known
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 LP 6G OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G
ASRock Intel Arc A750 Challenger SE 8GB OC
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X BLACK 8G OC
ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
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Compare the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC with
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition 6GB GDDR6
MSI GeForce RTX 3050 LP 6G OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6G
ASRock Intel Arc A750 Challenger SE 8GB OC
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 VENTUS 2X BLACK 8G OC
ASRock AMD Radeon RX 7600 Challenger 8GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition59 of 92 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 23 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 20 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- Board powerLower is betterA: 70WB: 170WMSI is 100 W lower.
- Memory bandwidthA: 168GB/sB: 380GB/sSPARKLE is 212 GB/s higher.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 300WB: 600WMSI is 300 W lower.
- Boost clockA: 1,492MHzB: 2,660MHzSPARKLE is 1,168 MHz higher.
- VRAMA: 6GBB: 10GBSPARKLE is 4 GB higher.
- LengthLower is betterA: 189mmB: 242mmMSI is 53 mm lower.
Weight
0 to 4,000 g
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30501Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Processing Unit: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.
Intel Arc B5701Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Title: SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC Graphics Card, 10GB GDDR6.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/products/view/3Dac95389cE5Read 15 October 2026Breadcrumb and title: Intel Arc B570, SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241676/intel-arc-b570-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Arc B570 Graphics.
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
$1697Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_seriesRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6 GB row: launch MSRP 169 USD. PC Gamer and APH Networks also write 169 USD.11Press articlepcgamer.com/nvidias-new-rtx-3050-6g-gets-benchmarked-and-it-aint-great-but-its-not-all-badRead 15 October 2026Dated 2024-02-05: the launch price is 169 USD, at least for the MSI RTX 3050 6GB Ventus 2X that ComputerBase tested. NVIDIA's price for the chip. MSI states no MSRP for the card.
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Process
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
187Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_seriesRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6 GB row: 18 SMs. Tom's Hardware prints the same 18.10Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-new-entry-level-gaming-gpu-is-slow-but-very-power-efficientRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6GB specifications table: SMs 18.
Shader cores
2,3041Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026CUDA Cores: 2304 Units.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050Read 15 October 20266 GB column: CUDA cores 2304.
2,3045Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b570-review-asrock-challenger-oc-testedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: GPU Shaders (ALUs) 2304 for the Arc B570. Intel publishes no shader count.7Reviewhwbusters.com/gpu/asrock-arc-b570-challenger-oc-performance-power-analysis-noise-outputRead 15 October 2026Intel Graphics Cards Major Specs table: Shading Units 2304 for the Arc B570.
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
327Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_seriesRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6 GB row: 32 ROPs.
805Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b570-review-asrock-challenger-oc-testedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Render Output Units 80.7Reviewhwbusters.com/gpu/asrock-arc-b570-challenger-oc-performance-power-analysis-noise-outputRead 15 October 2026Same table: ROPs 80 for the Arc B570.
L2 cache
Infinity Cache (L3)
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FP32 compute (claimed)
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AI performance (claimed)
AMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC
Not availableBSPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
| Precision | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|
| INT8 | 203 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026GPU Peak Tops (Int8): 203. The sheet does not say whether the figure uses sparsity, so the sparse key is left out.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241676/intel-arc-b570-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Peak INT8 TOPS 203. Intel does not say whether the figure uses sparsity.
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
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Boost clock
1,492MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Core Clocks: Boost 1492 MHz. MSI states no base clock for this card. NVIDIA's reference boost for the 6 GB GPU is 1470 MHz.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-test.86897Read 15 October 2026The test card is the retail MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Ventus 2X OC 6G with 1492 MHz turbo clock.
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
1,470MHz5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050Read 15 October 20266 GB column: boost clock 1.47 GHz. Wikipedia and ComputerBase write 1470 MHz. The page says its specs reflect the reference design.7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_seriesRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6 GB row: boost 1470 MHz.10Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-new-entry-level-gaming-gpu-is-slow-but-very-power-efficientRead 15 October 2026Table: boost clock 1,470 MHz. The table prints a 179 USD price, which comes from a pre-launch retail listing and is not used.
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Memory
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VRAM
VRAM type
Memory bus width
Memory speed
Memory bandwidth
168GB/s7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_30_seriesRead 15 October 2026RTX 3050 6 GB row: 6 GB GDDR6, 96-bit, 14 GT/s, 168 GB/s.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-test.86897Read 15 October 2026Specification table: 6 GB GDDR6, 96-bit, 168 GB/s.10Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-new-entry-level-gaming-gpu-is-slow-but-very-power-efficientRead 15 October 2026Table: VRAM bandwidth 168 GB/s.
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
81Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interface: PCI Express Gen 4 x16 (uses x8). The connector is x16 and the card uses 8 lanes.4Spec databasekakaku.com/item/K0001604024/specRead 15 October 2026Bus interface: PCI Express 4.0 x8 with an x16 connector slot.
Display outputs
AMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 1 | 32.4 |
BSPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 3 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Resolution and refresh: HDMI 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The sheet gives no UHBR class per port. Intel lists DP 2.1 up to UHBR13.5 and DP 2.1 up to UHBR10 for the chip without a port count, so no link rate is stored.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241676/intel-arc-b570-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Outputs: HDMI 2.1, DP 2.1 up to UHBR 13.5 and DP 2.1 up to UHBR 10.
Display outputs in total
3
4
HDMI ports
2
1
DisplayPort ports
1
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4a
2.1
Fastest DisplayPort link
32.4Gbps
Not available
Max displays
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Digital Maximum Resolution 7680 x 4320. The 60 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K with DSC over DisplayPort 1.4a or HDMI 2.1.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050Read 15 October 2026Maximum digital resolution 7680x4320. Footnote: 8K at 60 Hz with 12-bit HDR over DisplayPort 1.4a or HDMI 2.1 with DSC. Dual DisplayPort 1.4a reaches 8K at 120 Hz, which needs two ports and does not apply to this card.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate120 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max Res.: up to 8K at 120 Hz HDR with DSC. That is the HDMI 2.1 mode. DisplayPort is 8K at 60 Hz.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241676/intel-arc-b570-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max resolution HDMI 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, DP 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The HDMI mode is the highest and is stored.
HDCP version
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Video engine
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Video encoders
Video decoders
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC)6Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 3050 desktop row in the encode table: 7th generation, H.264 and HEVC yes, AV1 no. The table has no separate 6 GB row.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-test.86897Read 15 October 2026Multimedia page: the RTX 3050 6 GB encodes H.264 and H.265 and does not encode AV1.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV16Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 3050 desktop row in the decode table: 5th generation, VP9 and AV1 yes, H.264 and HEVC marked partial for bit depth and chroma. ComputerBase marks H.264, H.265 and AV1 decode for the 6 GB card. The table has no H.266 column.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-test.86897Read 15 October 2026Multimedia page: the RTX 3050 6 GB decodes H.264, H.265 and AV1.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: AV1 Encode / Decode and VP9 Bitstream & Decoding. H.264 and H.265 come from Intel's page.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241676/intel-arc-b570-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026H.264, H.265 and AV1 encode/decode: Yes. VP9 comes from Sparkle's spec sheet.
Graphics features
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DirectX
Vulkan
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OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
XeSS 26Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b570-review-asrock-challenger-ocRead 15 October 2026Text: XeSS 2 is the banner that packages Intel's super resolution, frame generation and low latency.7Reviewhwbusters.com/gpu/asrock-arc-b570-challenger-oc-performance-power-analysis-noise-outputRead 15 October 2026Text: Intel introduced XeSS 2 with frame generation (XeFG) and low latency (XeLL) besides super resolution.
Frame generation
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Power
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Board power
170W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026TBP: 170 Watt. Intel's reference TBP for the B570 is 150 W, so this is the card's own figure. Sparkle's launch post also says 170W.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 15 October 2026Text: 170W power consumption. The launch post calls it power consumption and the spec sheet calls it TBP.
Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
300W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Recommended PSU 300 W. NVIDIA states the same 300 W. The Korean copy of the sheet says TBD.5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/rtx-3050Read 15 October 20266 GB column: required system power 300 W.
Power connector
None3Retailer pageebay.de/p/6065754304Read 15 October 2026Power cable properties: not needed.4Spec databasekakaku.com/item/K0001604024/specRead 15 October 2026Auxiliary power: none (the Japanese label reads nashi). The same page's news item says the card needs no auxiliary power connector.8Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/grafikkarten/geforce-rtx-3050-6gb-test.86897Read 15 October 2026The two-fan card has a 70 W TDP and needs no PCIe power connector.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: Dual Fan. Two fans and a huge heatsink.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CTK1SFVDRead 15 October 2026Number of Fans: 2.4Spec databasekakaku.com/item/K0001604024/specRead 15 October 2026Number of fans: 2.
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Text: TORN 2.0 Cooling with double customized AXL fans.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/products/view/3Dac95389cE5Read 15 October 2026Features: TORN Cooling 2.0, dual-fan, 2.2-slot, metal backplate.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 15 October 2026Text: dual AXL fans.
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
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Dual BIOS
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Dimensions and weight
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Length
Height
Thickness
Slot width
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2.2slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026Width: 2.2-Slot.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/products/view/3Dac95389cE5Read 15 October 2026Features: dual-fan, 2.2-slot.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 15 October 2026Text: a 2.2-slot design.
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Lighting and software
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Lighting sync
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Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
AMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 6G OC
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 1920 | 1080 | High | Off | 184.6 | 105.9 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | High | Off | 36 | 31.6 |
| Diablo IV | 1920 | 1080 | Medium | Off | 103.9 | 76.1 |
| Dota 2 | 1920 | 1080 | Maximum details | Not available | 161.7 | 108.5 |
| F1 23 | 1920 | 1080 | High | Off | 100.8 | 87 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Off | 48.4 | 41 |
| Ratchet & Clank | 1920 | 1080 | High | Off | 45.1 | 33.4 |
BSPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
Not availableMeasured noise and temperature
None of 5 known
Fan noise per load
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Fan noise while gaming
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Card power at idle (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
Graphics card, Quick setup guide2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CTK1SFVDRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Graphics card, quick setup guide.
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Power adapter cable included
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Support bracket included
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Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/vga/global/GeForce-RTX-3050-VENTUS-2X-6G-OC.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page MSI datasheet for this model, generated 2025-01-22. MSI also hosts US, Indonesian and Korean copies with the same values. The US copy is from 2024-12 and lists no DirectX row.
www.sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203220702169.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Spec Sheet link of the product page. The file name carries 2024-12-03, the date of Sparkle's launch post.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/products/view/3Dac95389cE5Read 15 October 2026The Spec Sheet link is the PDF for SB570G-10GOC.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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