GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Quadro P2200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

2021Core: 1238 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P2200

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Quadro P2200 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Quadro P2200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Quadro P2200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 60W instead of 75W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro P2200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 5 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

  • 24.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (5 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 25% higher power demand at 75W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro P2200 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 24.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile instead at 9,494 vs 9,386, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Quadro P2200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P2200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Quadro P2200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the Quadro P2200 reaches 9,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
G3D Mark Score
9,494+1%
9,386
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048+60%
1280
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
1493 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P2200 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 carries 5 GB. Quadro P2200 gives you 25% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile and 256-bit on the Quadro P2200.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
5 GB+25%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
6th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 201mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
TDP
60W-20%
75W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
201mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
158.2+26%
125.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileQuadro P2200
MSRP
$429
Codename
GN20-P0
GP106
Release
May 11 2021
June 10 2019
Ranking
#286
#281

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