GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro M620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro M620

2017Core: 756 MHzBoost: 977 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro M620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro M620 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro M620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • 230.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.
  • 15900% longer card at 160mm vs 1mm.

Quadro M620

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 160mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 230.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 289.7% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 2,758), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro M620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro M620

The Quadro M620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 756 MHz to 977 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,758 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro M620's 2,758 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 289.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro M620 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Quadro M620). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 TFLOPS (Quadro M620). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 977 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
G3D Mark Score
10,749+290%
2,758
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2304+350%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+577%
1 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+50%
977 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
72+125%
32
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+820%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro M620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M620 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the Quadro M620.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
96-bit+50%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_1 (Quadro M620). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Quadro M620). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro M620's 30W — a 80% difference. The Quadro M620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro M620). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
TDP
70W
30W-57%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+67%
91.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Quadro M620 launched at $0. On MSRP, Quadro M620 was 100+% cheaper ($169 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Quadro M620) — the Quadro M620 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro M620
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
GM107
Release
February 2 2024
January 11 2017
Ranking
#252
#606

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