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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 11,715).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌75% higher power demand at 70W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 40W instead of 70W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 40W instead of 70W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 11,715).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌75% higher power demand at 70W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,749 vs 11,715 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the overall package: you are getting DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (40W vs 70W).

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 2021, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 9.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)?

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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile). The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) currently gives you 9.0% higher G3D Mark. 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	109 FPS	132 FPS
medium	92 FPS	111 FPS
high	77 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	113 FPS
medium	81 FPS	93 FPS
high	59 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	40 FPS
medium	28 FPS	36 FPS
high	19 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	174 FPS	111 FPS
medium	149 FPS	87 FPS
high	118 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	81 FPS
medium	106 FPS	61 FPS
high	83 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	50 FPS
medium	62 FPS	39 FPS
high	48 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	484 FPS	516 FPS
medium	387 FPS	422 FPS
high	322 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	377 FPS
medium	290 FPS	316 FPS
high	242 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	227 FPS
medium	193 FPS	201 FPS
high	161 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	104 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	243 FPS	267 FPS
medium	210 FPS	227 FPS
high	171 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	197 FPS
medium	166 FPS	171 FPS
high	131 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	108 FPS
medium	87 FPS	85 FPS
high	69 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 11,715 — the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) leads by 9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	10,749	11,715+9%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+157%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+168%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+4%	1410 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+29%	56
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+161%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th 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 RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 54.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
TDP	70W	40W-43%
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	292.9+91%