GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs GRID P40-2Q

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is positioned at rank 110 and the GRID P40-2Q is on rank 310, so the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

#100

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#102

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

245%

#103

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#107

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#108

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-2Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

93%

#295

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8793%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

100%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

97%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

95%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

93%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

92%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

91%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

90%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

90%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

90%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

88%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

85%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

85%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $340 for the GRID P40-2Q, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 124.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+124.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile Benchmark Check

GRID P40-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile and GRID P40-2Q

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.

GRID P40-2Q

The GRID P40-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,581 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the GRID P40-2Q reaches 9,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
G3D Mark Score	9,494	9,581
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+27%	1178 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P40-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 115.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GRID P40-2Q
TDP	60W-73%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	158.2+271%	42.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile costs 55.9% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile offers 124.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).