GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Per Dollar RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and RTX 500 Ada Generation 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.
RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 26 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,162 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 11,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.294 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) with 72 Tensor cores vs 64.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749 | 11,162+4% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+13% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS | 8.294 TFLOPS+22% |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz | 2025 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72+13% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+15% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18+13% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 72+13% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s+31% | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 96-bit+50% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_2) (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile's 35W — a 66.7% difference. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX 500 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 35W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6 | 318.9+108% |
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