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

✅13.6% more average FPS across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1666.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1378.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅13.6% more average FPS across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1666.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 3.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1378.7% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro P5000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 13.6% more FPS across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 9,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P5000 (móvel) is a 2017 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 2017, 19.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 $2,330 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $2,499 MSRP, and you are getting 13.6% more estimated average FPS across 23 tracked games in our benchmark data and 19.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1666.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro P5000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro P5000 (móvel) 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 $2,499 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 P5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	85 FPS	103 FPS
medium	72 FPS	94 FPS
high	60 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	91 FPS
medium	64 FPS	80 FPS
high	47 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	41 FPS
medium	25 FPS	38 FPS
high	17 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	174 FPS	233 FPS
medium	149 FPS	197 FPS
high	118 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	167 FPS
medium	106 FPS	138 FPS
high	83 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	96 FPS
medium	62 FPS	78 FPS
high	48 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	484 FPS	405 FPS
medium	387 FPS	324 FPS
high	322 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	304 FPS
medium	290 FPS	243 FPS
high	242 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	202 FPS
medium	193 FPS	162 FPS
high	161 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	243 FPS	227 FPS
medium	210 FPS	181 FPS
high	171 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	175 FPS
medium	166 FPS	139 FPS
high	131 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	93 FPS
medium	87 FPS	73 FPS
high	69 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P5000 (móvel)

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 P5000 (móvel)

The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P5000 (móvel)'s 9,000 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 19.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.48 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,749+19%	9,000
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+5%	6.48 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1582 MHz+8%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+207%	0.75 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 P5000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 P5000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
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 12.1 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
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 P5000 (móvel)). 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 P5000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 P5000 (móvel)'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 P5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P5000 (móvel)
TDP	70W-30%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+71%	90.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 93.2% less ($2330 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.6 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1666.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).