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

✅Costs $2,130 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 851.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 110W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅62.2% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

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.
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1260.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 110W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,130 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 851.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 110W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅62.2% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).

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.
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1260.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌57.1% higher power demand at 110W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 62.2% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data, 43% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 vs 72 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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 5000 (móvel) is about 1260.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,299 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 62.2% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 43.0% 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 5000 (móvel) 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 5000 (móvel)?

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, lower power draw (70W vs 110W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel). The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) currently gives you 43.0% higher G3D Mark and 62.2% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	85 FPS	169 FPS
medium	72 FPS	150 FPS
high	60 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	147 FPS
medium	64 FPS	125 FPS
high	47 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	70 FPS
medium	25 FPS	60 FPS
high	17 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	174 FPS	300 FPS
medium	149 FPS	257 FPS
high	118 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	224 FPS
medium	106 FPS	187 FPS
high	83 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	113 FPS
medium	62 FPS	96 FPS
high	48 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	484 FPS	692 FPS
medium	387 FPS	553 FPS
high	322 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	519 FPS
medium	290 FPS	415 FPS
high	242 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	346 FPS
medium	193 FPS	277 FPS
high	161 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	173 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	243 FPS	271 FPS
medium	210 FPS	236 FPS
high	171 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	207 FPS
medium	166 FPS	185 FPS
high	131 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	126 FPS
medium	87 FPS	110 FPS
high	69 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	68 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 5000 (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 RTX 5000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 15,372 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) leads by 43%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 72 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,749	15,372+43%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	9.492 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1545 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	192+167%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	48+167%
Tensor Cores	72	384+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 5000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 166.7% 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)
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 NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP10
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 44.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)
TDP	70W-36%	110W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
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+10%	139.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 92.6% less ($2130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 849.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).