GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) 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 RTX 5000 (Mobile) 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 RTX 5000 (Mobile): 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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) across 50 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).
  • 288.9% higher power demand at 70W vs 18W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • 13.8% more average FPS across 50 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).
  • Draws 18W instead of 70W, a 52W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 38% in PassMark G3D (14,832 vs 10,749), 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: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) 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 RTX 5000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,832 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 14,832 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) leads by 38%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.037 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
10,749
14,832+38%
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+157%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+123%
3.037 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz
1695 MHz+15%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
72+29%
56
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+161%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) carries 16 GB. Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) gives you 166.7% 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 256-bit on the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile). L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
16 GB+167%
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 5000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
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 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode) (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (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,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)'s 18W — a 118.2% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
TDP
70W
18W-74%
Recommended PSU
300W-40%
500W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
153.6
824.0+436%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro RTX 5000 (Mobile)
MSRP
$169
Codename
GA107
TU117
Release
February 2 2024
December 2 2020
Ranking
#252
#548

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