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

✅+14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $260 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,386 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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153.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro P2200

2019

Why buy it

✅+14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $260 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 5 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 (9,386 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 5 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 5 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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153.8% HIGHER MSRP
$429 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro P2200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 9,386 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P2200 is a 2019 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 2019, 14.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 5 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 $260 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $429 MSRP, and you are getting 14.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 190.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P2200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P2200 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 $429 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

Quadro P2200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	109 FPS	81 FPS
medium	92 FPS	69 FPS
high	77 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	71 FPS
medium	81 FPS	61 FPS
high	59 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	25 FPS
medium	28 FPS	24 FPS
high	19 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P2200

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	174 FPS	156 FPS
medium	149 FPS	120 FPS
high	118 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	108 FPS
medium	106 FPS	80 FPS
high	83 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	55 FPS
medium	62 FPS	42 FPS
high	48 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P2200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	484 FPS	333 FPS
medium	387 FPS	295 FPS
high	322 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	249 FPS
medium	290 FPS	225 FPS
high	242 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	163 FPS
medium	193 FPS	141 FPS
high	161 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P2200

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
1080p
low	243 FPS	147 FPS
medium	210 FPS	120 FPS
high	171 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	105 FPS
medium	166 FPS	86 FPS
high	131 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	62 FPS
medium	87 FPS	48 FPS
high	69 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P2200

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P2200

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 P2200

The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P2200's 9,386 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 14.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
G3D Mark Score	10,749+15%	9,386
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+77%	3.822 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1493 MHz+2%
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	72	80+11%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+389%	0.47 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+60%	1.25 MB

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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 P2200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
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 P2200 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+20%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB+60%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P2200
TDP	70W-7%	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	201mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+23%	125.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 60.6% less ($260 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 21.9 (Quadro P2200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 190.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).