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

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 497.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

✅11.0% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,384 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro P3000

2016

Why buy it

✅+68.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 497.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅11.0% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P3000 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,384 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro P3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro P3000 averages 11.0% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 6,384 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P3000 is a 2016 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 2016, 68.4% more raw performance headroom, 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?

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 $431 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 68.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 497.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P3000 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 $600 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 P3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	85 FPS	112 FPS
medium	72 FPS	102 FPS
high	60 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	99 FPS
medium	64 FPS	85 FPS
high	47 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	52 FPS
medium	25 FPS	47 FPS
high	17 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	174 FPS	287 FPS
medium	149 FPS	230 FPS
high	118 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	212 FPS
medium	106 FPS	172 FPS
high	83 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	102 FPS
medium	62 FPS	85 FPS
high	48 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P3000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	484 FPS	287 FPS
medium	387 FPS	230 FPS
high	322 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	215 FPS
medium	290 FPS	172 FPS
high	242 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	144 FPS
medium	193 FPS	115 FPS
high	161 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	72 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
1080p
low	243 FPS	287 FPS
medium	210 FPS	230 FPS
high	171 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	215 FPS
medium	166 FPS	172 FPS
high	131 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	144 FPS
medium	87 FPS	115 FPS
high	69 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P3000

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 P3000

The Quadro P3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,384 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P3000's 6,384 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 68.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P3000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,840 (Quadro P3000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
G3D Mark Score	10,749+68%	6,384
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1645 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+64%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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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 P3000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (Quadro P3000) — the Quadro P3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro P3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (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 (Pascal) (Quadro P3000). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P3000's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro P3000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P3000
TDP	70W-72%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+502%	25.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P3000 launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($431 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 500% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).