NVIDIA quietly launches the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, a budget Ampere-architecture GPU targeting lower power consumption and retail markets, with Palit releasing a fanless KalmX version. The card features 2304 CUDA cores, 6GB GDDR6, and a 96-bit memory bus, offering a 70W power target and no need for an auxiliary PCIe power connector. Priced at $170-$180, it competes with AMD's Radeon RX 6400 and RX 6500 XT, while Palit's fanless design offers modern connectivity options and a dual-link DVI-D connector.
PALIT has unveiled the fanless GeForce RTX 3050 6GB KalmX GPU, featuring a dual-slot design with a large heatsink capable of dissipating 70 watts of power and a reduced memory capacity of 6GB with a narrower memory bus of 96-bits. The card has a 10% reduction in CUDA cores compared to the original 8GB model and a power configuration with a 70W TDP, eliminating the need for external power connectors. The graphics card, designed for silent operation, includes support for ray tracing acceleration and Tensor cores, and is equipped with DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1, and a Dual-Link DVI port. Pricing details have not been disclosed at this time.
Leaks have revealed the upcoming launch of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 4070Ti, and 4080 SUPER graphics cards from Gigabyte, Palit, and Inno3D, with details on their designs and specifications. Gigabyte's offerings include AORUS Master, AERO, WindForce, and Gaming series, while Inno3D plans to update its iChill X3 design. Palit is preparing to unveil about 12 new graphics cards, including GamingPro OC, JetStream OC, GamingPro White PC, and DUAL series. The formal announcement of Palit's RTX 40 SUPER series is scheduled for January 8th, with subsequent launches of the new cards throughout January, and NVIDIA is set to launch the RTX 40 SUPER series, with the earliest release being the RTX 4070 SUPER on January 17.
Palit is preparing to announce its GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series, including the RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4080 SUPER, with the first images leaked by VideoCardz. The RTX 4080 SUPER will feature the full AD103 GPU with 10240 CUDA cores and 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. Palit will offer various models with factory overclocks, such as the GamingPro OC and JetStream OC. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER will be available in a GamingPro White variant, and the RTX 4070 SUPER will debut in the DUAL series. The official announcement is set for next week, with releases scheduled throughout January.
Palit is reportedly preparing to launch three new GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card models, including a fanless KalmX series card. The new models were spotted on a Russian retail website, revealing some specifications and inconsistencies, such as an incorrect memory bandwidth listing. The StormX series cards feature a PCIe 4.0 x8 connector, unlike the typical 16 lane interface. The fanless KalmX model, which follows the GTX 1650 KalmX from four years ago, is notable for its passive cooling design. The RTX 3050 6GB is expected to be released in February 2024, with a rumored price of $179 USD.
An undisclosed Russian retailer has confirmed the clock speeds of Palit's custom GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card lineup, with speeds ranging from 2310 MHz to 2685 MHz. Each card will feature 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory and 8GB 128-bit memory. The RTX 4060 Ti is expected to launch by the end of this month, with no plans yet for the non-Ti variant.
Russian distributor Marvel has listed four custom models of NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card from Palit, including the Dual and StormX designs in factory overclocked and reference variants. The StormX design is exciting as it will be available in Mini-ITX variants. The graphics card is expected to have 8 GB 128-bit memory, 4352 CUDA cores, and a 150-160W TDP. It is set to launch by the end of the month with pricing close to $399-$449 US.
Novatech is offering a Palit RTX 4070 for £550, £40 off from its RRP, making it the best deal so far on the new graphics card. The Palit RTX 4070 offers excellent performance at 1440p with maxed settings and the option for 4K maxed settings in many games that support DLSS 2 and/or DLSS 3 frame generation. The card uses the same GPU die as other 4070 models, so performance will be the same.
