GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P520

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

✅+428.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 369.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌288.9% higher power demand at 70W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 70W, a 52W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 10,749).
❌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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅+428.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 369.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 18W instead of 70W, a 52W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌288.9% higher power demand at 70W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,034 vs 10,749).
❌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: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro P520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,034 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P520 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, 428.5% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 12.7% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 428.5% higher G3D Mark. Quadro P520 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Quadro P520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Quadro P520 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,034 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
1080p
low	85 FPS	22 FPS
medium	72 FPS	15 FPS
high	60 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	11 FPS
medium	64 FPS	6 FPS
high	47 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	6 FPS
medium	25 FPS	3 FPS
high	17 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
1080p
low	174 FPS	78 FPS
medium	149 FPS	48 FPS
high	118 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	23 FPS
medium	106 FPS	17 FPS
high	83 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	7 FPS
medium	62 FPS	5 FPS
high	48 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
1080p
low	484 FPS	92 FPS
medium	387 FPS	73 FPS
high	322 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	69 FPS
medium	290 FPS	55 FPS
high	242 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	46 FPS
medium	193 FPS	37 FPS
high	161 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
1080p
low	243 FPS	92 FPS
medium	210 FPS	73 FPS
high	171 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	69 FPS
medium	166 FPS	55 FPS
high	131 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	46 FPS
medium	87 FPS	37 FPS
high	69 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	23 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P520

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 P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P520's 2,034 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 428.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	10,749+428%	2,034
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+500%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+491%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1493 MHz+2%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+200%	24
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+1543%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 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 P520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
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 P520 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 118.2% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro P520
TDP	70W	18W-74%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+36%	113.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. The Quadro P520 costs 11.2% less ($19 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 367.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).