GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro T1200 Mobile

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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NVIDIA

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021Core: 855 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro T1200 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 T1200 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 T1200 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

  • 48.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 18W instead of 70W, a 52W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 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?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 48.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 95.4% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 5,500), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro T1200 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 T1200 Mobile

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 5,500 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 95.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro T1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
10,749+95%
5,500
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+125%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+132%
2.918 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+3%
1425 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
72+13%
64
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+130%
1 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 T1200 Mobile leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro T1200 Mobile
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 T1200 Mobile carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 50% 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 128-bit on the Quadro T1200 Mobile. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1200 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro T1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
96-bit
128-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 18W — a 118.2% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro T1200 Mobile
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
305.6+99%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro T1200 Mobile
MSRP
$169
Codename
GA107
TU117
Release
February 2 2024
April 12 2021
Ranking
#252
#347

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