GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Iris Xe Graphics G7

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+224.6%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $31 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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18.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Iris Xe Graphics G7

2020

Why buy it

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $31 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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18.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Iris Xe Graphics G7?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Xe Graphics G7 is a 2020 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 2020, 224.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 $31 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 224.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 284.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Iris Xe Graphics G7 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Xe Graphics G7 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $200 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

Iris Xe Graphics G7 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	109 FPS	80 FPS
medium	92 FPS	70 FPS
high	77 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	66 FPS
medium	81 FPS	58 FPS
high	59 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	24 FPS
medium	28 FPS	23 FPS
high	19 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	174 FPS	122 FPS
medium	149 FPS	85 FPS
high	118 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	80 FPS
medium	106 FPS	48 FPS
high	83 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	38 FPS
medium	62 FPS	25 FPS
high	48 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	484 FPS	149 FPS
medium	387 FPS	119 FPS
high	322 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	112 FPS
medium	290 FPS	89 FPS
high	242 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	74 FPS
medium	193 FPS	60 FPS
high	161 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
1080p
low	243 FPS	139 FPS
medium	210 FPS	109 FPS
high	171 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	104 FPS
medium	166 FPS	82 FPS
high	131 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	63 FPS
medium	87 FPS	49 FPS
high	69 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Iris Xe Graphics G7

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. It has 96 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 224.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 96 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
G3D Mark Score	10,749+225%	3,311
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	2304+2300%	96

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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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
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 Iris Xe Graphics G7 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
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 12.1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 QuickSync (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Iris Xe Graphics G7).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7's 30W — a 80% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Iris Xe Graphics G7). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Xe Graphics G7
TDP	70W	30W-57%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+39%	110.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 launched at $200. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 15.5% less ($31 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.6 (Iris Xe Graphics G7) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 283.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).