GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P4200
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P4200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P4200 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P4200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $179 for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, it costs 39% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) | ✅More affordable ($110) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P4200
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 P4200
The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the Quadro P4200 reaches 10,376 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1647 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749+4% | 10,376 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS | 7.589 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz | 1647 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 72 | 144+100% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+174% | 0.84 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
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 P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4200 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 P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 256-bit+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-30% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | 105mm |
| Height | — | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6+48% | 103.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the Quadro P4200 launched at $1200 and now averages $110. The Quadro P4200 costs 38.5% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 94.3 (Quadro P4200) — the Quadro P4200 offers 56.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Quadro P4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-86% | $1200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $110-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1 | 94.3+57% |
| Codename | GA107 | GP104 |
| Release | February 2 2024 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #252 | #266 |
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