GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro P620

2018Core: 1177 MHzBoost: 1443 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P620 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P620 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • 171.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $170 MSRP).
  • Delivers 192.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 21.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $170 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 75% higher power demand at 70W vs 40W.
  • 10.3% longer card at 160mm vs 145mm.

Quadro P620

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 40W instead of 70W, a 30W reduction.
  • Measures 145mm instead of 160mm, a 15mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 0.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $170 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 171.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 190.7% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 3,698), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, and 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $170, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 192.4% (63.6 vs 21.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P620

The Quadro P620 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1177 MHz to 1443 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,698 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P620's 3,698 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 190.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P620 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Quadro P620). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.478 TFLOPS (Quadro P620). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1443 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
G3D Mark Score
10,749+191%
3,698
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+350%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+358%
1.478 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+2%
1443 MHz
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
72+125%
32
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+1111%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro P620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P620 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the Quadro P620. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Quadro P620) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
96-bit+50%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (FL12_1) (Quadro P620). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (FL12_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 NVENC (Pascal) (Quadro P620). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC (Quadro P620).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P620's 40W — a 54.5% difference. The Quadro P620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro P620). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
TDP
70W
40W-43%
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
145mm
Height
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
153.6+66%
92.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Quadro P620 launched at $170. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 0.6% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 21.8 (Quadro P620) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 191.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P620
MSRP
$169
$170
Performance per Dollar
63.6+192%
21.8
Codename
GA107
GP107
Release
February 2 2024
February 1 2018
Ranking
#252
#524

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