NVIDIA is reportedly planning to launch a new model of its entry-level RTX3050 graphics card with only 6GB of video memory. The new graphics card will likely be more affordable than the company's existing offerings, including the RTX 3050 with 8GB VRAM.

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The report quoted an unnamed source as saying that the new graphics card will use the GA107-325-KxGPU and is based on the PG173SKU16 PCB board. This is in stark contrast to the existing RTX 30 50 8GB model, which uses a 2560-core GA106-150-KA-A1 GPU.

In addition to lowered memory configurations, the new RTX 3050 models will reportedly drop other specs, including a 1470MHz clock speed and a 96-bit wide bus. Both metrics are lower than the current RTX 3050, which has a boost clock of 1777MHz (reference model) and a 128-bit bus. Of course, there are also a number of OC models with higher clock speeds available from different OEMs.

The report also claims that the lower specs will bring lower power requirements, with the card rated at a TGP of just 70W, meaning it may not even require an external power connector to work. For comparison, the original RTX3050 is rated at a TGP of 115W and requires at least a set of 8-pin connectors for power from the PSU.

Meanwhile, a new slide leaked by Intel (via @momomo_us) once again confirms that its ArcA580 graphics card is still in development. The graphics card is expected to compete with the GeForce RTX 3050 and Radeon RX 6600, but despite being announced last year, it has not been officially launched. Leaked slides reveal that some of the card's specs have changed since its official launch, including TBP (total board power consumption), which is now expected to be 185W instead of the previously announced 175W.

It's unclear why Intel has increased the power requirements for its upcoming graphics card, but the added 10 watts may be crucial in helping the card compete with entry-level offerings from NVIDIA and AMD. A report from VideoCardz also claims that at least two OEMs (namely ASRock and Sparkle) plan to launch their own versions of the ArcA580, but the specific launch date and other related details are still a mystery. While leaked information suggests the ArcA580's release may be imminent, its pricing may ultimately determine its success in a market dominated by two vendors for years.