GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1950 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+95.4%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

4 GB 15

5,500

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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.

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+95.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $131 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 246.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

2023

Why buy it

✅+95.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $131 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 246.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,500 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2023, 95.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $131 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 95.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 246.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $300 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	109 FPS	88 FPS
medium	92 FPS	76 FPS
high	77 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	70 FPS
medium	81 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	27 FPS
medium	28 FPS	25 FPS
high	19 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	174 FPS	119 FPS
medium	149 FPS	93 FPS
high	118 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	86 FPS
medium	106 FPS	65 FPS
high	83 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	52 FPS
medium	62 FPS	39 FPS
high	48 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	484 FPS	248 FPS
medium	387 FPS	198 FPS
high	322 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	186 FPS
medium	290 FPS	148 FPS
high	242 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	124 FPS
medium	193 FPS	99 FPS
high	161 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
1080p
low	243 FPS	153 FPS
medium	210 FPS	119 FPS
high	171 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	112 FPS
medium	166 FPS	88 FPS
high	131 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	69 FPS
medium	87 FPS	52 FPS
high	69 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)'s 5,500 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 95.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) uses Xe LPG, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
G3D Mark Score	10,749+95%	5,500
Architecture	Ampere	Xe LPG
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304+57500%	4
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1950 MHz+33%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB

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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 Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
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 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Xe Media Engine (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)'s 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85
Perf/Watt	153.6	366.7+139%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) launched at $300. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 43.7% less ($131 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 18.3 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 247.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).