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

✅Costs $6,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3147.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 235W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅58.1% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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4042% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌235.7% higher power demand at 235W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro GP100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,831 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3147.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $7,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 235W, a 165W reduction.

Why buy it

✅58.1% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GP100 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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4042% HIGHER MSRP
$7,000 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($7,000 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌235.7% higher power demand at 235W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GP100 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro GP100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GP100 averages 58.1% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,710 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GP100 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Quadro GP100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro GP100 is about 4042.0% more expensive on MSRP at $7,000 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 58.1% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 27.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Quadro GP100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 235W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GP100. The trade-off is that Quadro GP100 currently gives you 27.5% higher G3D Mark and 58.1% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

Quadro GP100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	109 FPS	190 FPS
medium	92 FPS	177 FPS
high	77 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	177 FPS
medium	81 FPS	149 FPS
high	59 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	109 FPS
medium	28 FPS	91 FPS
high	19 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	174 FPS	313 FPS
medium	149 FPS	274 FPS
high	118 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	212 FPS
medium	106 FPS	181 FPS
high	83 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	108 FPS
medium	62 FPS	91 FPS
high	48 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GP100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	484 FPS	617 FPS
medium	387 FPS	494 FPS
high	322 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	463 FPS
medium	290 FPS	370 FPS
high	242 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	308 FPS
medium	193 FPS	247 FPS
high	161 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	154 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GP100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
1080p
low	243 FPS	455 FPS
medium	210 FPS	417 FPS
high	171 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	365 FPS
medium	166 FPS	337 FPS
high	131 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	218 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	234 FPS
medium	87 FPS	218 FPS
high	69 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	146 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GP100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro GP100

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.

Quadro GP100

The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro GP100's 13,710 — the Quadro GP100 leads by 27.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro GP100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,584 (Quadro GP100). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1442 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,710+28%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	10.34 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+2%	1442 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	224+211%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+77%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 Quadro GP100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
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 Quadro GP100 has 16 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GP100) — a 509.5% advantage for the Quadro GP100. Bus width: 96-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Quadro GP100) — the Quadro GP100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	1024 GB/s+510%
Bus Width	96-bit	4096-bit+4167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (Quadro GP100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro GP100's 235W — a 108.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro GP100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GP100
TDP	70W-70%	235W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+163%	58.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro GP100 launched at $7000. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 97.6% less ($6831 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.0 (Quadro GP100) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 3080% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).