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 $8,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2910.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $8,999 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 250W, a 180W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅108.2% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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5224.9% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2910.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $8,999 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 250W, a 180W reduction.

Why buy it

✅108.2% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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5224.9% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro GV100 averages 108.2% more FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,013 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro GV100 is a 2018 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 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 GV100 is about 5224.9% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 108.2% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and 76.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Quadro GV100?

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 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 76.9% higher G3D Mark and 108.2% more estimated average FPS across 28 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 GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	109 FPS	210 FPS
medium	92 FPS	185 FPS
high	77 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	188 FPS
medium	81 FPS	158 FPS
high	59 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	94 FPS
medium	28 FPS	80 FPS
high	19 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GV100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	174 FPS	385 FPS
medium	149 FPS	342 FPS
high	118 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	258 FPS
medium	106 FPS	224 FPS
high	83 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	128 FPS
medium	62 FPS	106 FPS
high	48 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	484 FPS	856 FPS
medium	387 FPS	684 FPS
high	322 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	642 FPS
medium	290 FPS	513 FPS
high	242 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	428 FPS
medium	193 FPS	342 FPS
high	161 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	214 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GV100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	243 FPS	318 FPS
medium	210 FPS	279 FPS
high	171 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	243 FPS
medium	166 FPS	219 FPS
high	131 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	148 FPS
medium	87 FPS	128 FPS
high	69 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	83 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro GV100

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 76.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	10,749	19,013+77%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	5120+122%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+146%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1627 MHz+11%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	72	320+344%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	10 MB+335%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Tensor Cores	72	640+789%

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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 GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
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 GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 509.5% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 96-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	1024 GB/s+510%
Bus Width	96-bit	4096-bit+4167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
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 NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro GV100
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+102%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 98.1% less ($8830 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 2928.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).