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 $646 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Delivers 353.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $815 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 105W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4000 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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382.2% HIGHER MSRP
$815 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 105W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro P4000

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $646 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $815 MSRP).
✅Delivers 353.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $815 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 105W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4000 across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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382.2% HIGHER MSRP
$815 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($815 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 105W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro P4000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro P4000 averages 11.7% more FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,431 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P4000 is a 2017 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 2017, 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 P4000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P4000 is about 382.2% more expensive on MSRP at $815 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 11.7% more estimated average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.3% 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 P4000?

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 105W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P4000. The trade-off is that Quadro P4000 currently gives you 6.3% higher G3D Mark and 11.7% 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 P4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	109 FPS	111 FPS
medium	92 FPS	94 FPS
high	77 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	94 FPS
medium	81 FPS	79 FPS
high	59 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	37 FPS
medium	28 FPS	34 FPS
high	19 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P4000

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	174 FPS	223 FPS
medium	149 FPS	190 FPS
high	118 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	164 FPS
medium	106 FPS	139 FPS
high	83 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	96 FPS
medium	62 FPS	80 FPS
high	48 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P4000

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	484 FPS	514 FPS
medium	387 FPS	412 FPS
high	322 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	386 FPS
medium	290 FPS	309 FPS
high	242 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	193 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	257 FPS
medium	193 FPS	206 FPS
high	161 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	129 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P4000

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
1080p
low	284 FPS	250 FPS
medium	244 FPS	219 FPS
high	204 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	191 FPS
medium	188 FPS	166 FPS
high	153 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	101 FPS
medium	99 FPS	83 FPS
high	83 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro P4000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P4000

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 P4000

The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P4000's 11,431 — the Quadro P4000 leads by 6.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1480 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
G3D Mark Score	10,749	11,431+6%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+28%	5.304 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1480 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	112+56%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+248%	0.66 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 P4000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
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 P4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (Quadro P4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
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 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P4000's 105W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro P4000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P4000
TDP	70W-33%	105W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+41%	108.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P4000 launched at $815. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 79.3% less ($646 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.0 (Quadro P4000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 354.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).