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Nvidia RTX 3050
gpu
~$230
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- Transcode
- H.264/HEVC (NVENC Ampere)
- Frigate detector
- TensorRT
- AI TOPS
- -
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- GPU PassMark
- 12,482
- GPU sharing
- -
- ~Price
- $230
What it can do (approx)
- Frigate: ~25 cameras at 5 fps detection.
- Plex/Jellyfin: ~12 concurrent 1080p transcodes.
- Local LLM: up to ~8B (Q4).
Where it fits
Needs a box with a PCIe slot and enough power - most mini PCs can't take it, so plan a DIY build (a case + a real PSU).
8GB Ampere entry card - NVENC + TensorRT for Plex/Frigate and small LLMs. A 6GB low-profile 70W variant also exists for slim builds.
Specs are curated and approximate; verify current pricing and driver/detector support before buying. Used-market cards carry no warranty.