G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅+26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1379.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1069.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 13,598).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

A10G

2021

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1069.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 150W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1379.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌114.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 13,598).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is A10G better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. A10G is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 26.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 24 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2021 and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

A10G is about 1379.3% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 26.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, A10G is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than A10G?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 150W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of A10G. The trade-off is that A10G currently gives you 26.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	262 FPS	85 FPS
medium	251 FPS	72 FPS
high	214 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	74 FPS
medium	202 FPS	64 FPS
high	161 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	27 FPS
medium	110 FPS	25 FPS
high	83 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	493 FPS	174 FPS
medium	414 FPS	149 FPS
high	328 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	129 FPS
medium	277 FPS	106 FPS
high	225 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	74 FPS
medium	151 FPS	62 FPS
high	128 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	612 FPS	484 FPS
medium	490 FPS	387 FPS
high	408 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	363 FPS
medium	367 FPS	290 FPS
high	306 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	242 FPS
medium	245 FPS	193 FPS
high	204 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	121 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	612 FPS	243 FPS
medium	490 FPS	210 FPS
high	408 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	185 FPS
medium	367 FPS	166 FPS
high	306 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	104 FPS
medium	245 FPS	87 FPS
high	204 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the A10G leads by 26.5%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 288 Tensor cores vs 72.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	13,598+27%	10,749
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	9216+300%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+365%	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+16%	1470 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	288+300%	72
L1 Cache	9 MB+291%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+300%	18
Tensor Cores	288+300%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The A10G offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 72.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	150W	70W-53%
Recommended PSU	500W	300W-40%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	160mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75°C
Perf/Watt	90.7	153.6+69%

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Value Analysis

The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 93.2% less ($2331 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1077.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).