GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+96.6%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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

✅+96.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2226.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 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.

L2

2023

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 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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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+96.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2226.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,000 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 (5,467 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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1083.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while L2 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, 96.6% 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 $1,831 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 96.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2226.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is L2 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. L2 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 $2,000 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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
1080p
low	109 FPS	202 FPS
medium	92 FPS	190 FPS
high	77 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	180 FPS
medium	81 FPS	148 FPS
high	59 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	88 FPS
medium	28 FPS	76 FPS
high	19 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
1080p
low	174 FPS	246 FPS
medium	149 FPS	197 FPS
high	118 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	185 FPS
medium	106 FPS	148 FPS
high	83 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	123 FPS
medium	62 FPS	98 FPS
high	48 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
1080p
low	484 FPS	246 FPS
medium	387 FPS	197 FPS
high	322 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	185 FPS
medium	290 FPS	148 FPS
high	242 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	123 FPS
medium	193 FPS	98 FPS
high	161 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
1080p
low	243 FPS	246 FPS
medium	210 FPS	197 FPS
high	171 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	185 FPS
medium	166 FPS	148 FPS
high	131 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	123 FPS
medium	87 FPS	98 FPS
high	69 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 96.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 92 (L2) with 72 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
G3D Mark Score	10,749+97%	5,467
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	11776+411%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+776%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2520 MHz+71%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	72	368+411%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	11.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	92+411%
Tensor Cores	72	368+411%

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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 L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
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 L2 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	96 MB+4700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the L2's 275W — a 118.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	L2
TDP	70W-75%	275W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+672%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 91.5% less ($1831 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 2255.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).