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

✅+43.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2441.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $3,000 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

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID P40-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,507 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1675.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

GRID P40-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅+43.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2441.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $3,000 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,507 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1675.1% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than GRID P40-8Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 7,507 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID P40-8Q is a 2015 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 2015, 43.2% 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 $2,831 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 43.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2441.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID P40-8Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID P40-8Q 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 $3,000 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

GRID P40-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
1080p
low	109 FPS	104 FPS
medium	92 FPS	90 FPS
high	77 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	91 FPS
medium	81 FPS	80 FPS
high	59 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	29 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
1080p
low	174 FPS	162 FPS
medium	149 FPS	128 FPS
high	118 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	119 FPS
medium	106 FPS	92 FPS
high	83 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	68 FPS
medium	62 FPS	52 FPS
high	48 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open GRID P40-8Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
1080p
low	484 FPS	338 FPS
medium	387 FPS	270 FPS
high	322 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	253 FPS
medium	290 FPS	203 FPS
high	242 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	169 FPS
medium	193 FPS	135 FPS
high	161 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	84 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open GRID P40-8Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
1080p
low	243 FPS	182 FPS
medium	210 FPS	148 FPS
high	171 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	132 FPS
medium	166 FPS	110 FPS
high	131 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	77 FPS
medium	87 FPS	60 FPS
high	69 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open GRID P40-8Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GRID P40-8Q

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.

GRID P40-8Q

The GRID P40-8Q 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: 7,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GRID P40-8Q's 7,507 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 43.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GRID P40-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
G3D Mark Score	10,749+43%	7,507
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+40%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+25%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 GRID P40-8Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
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 GRID P40-8Q 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 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GRID P40-8Q's 225W — a 105.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (GRID P40-8Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GRID P40-8Q
TDP	70W-69%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+360%	33.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 94.4% less ($2831 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.5 (GRID P40-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 2444% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).