GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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

✅+73.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌250% higher power demand at 70W vs 20W.
❌95.1% longer card at 160mm vs 82mm.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 70W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 160mm, a 78mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,197 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+73.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 70W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 160mm, a 78mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌250% higher power demand at 70W vs 20W.
❌95.1% longer card at 160mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,197 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 73.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, 72 vs 64 Tensor cores, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, 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 2022, 73.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 73.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A500 Embedded GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	109 FPS	81 FPS
medium	92 FPS	70 FPS
high	77 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	71 FPS
medium	81 FPS	62 FPS
high	59 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	26 FPS
medium	28 FPS	24 FPS
high	19 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	174 FPS	115 FPS
medium	149 FPS	90 FPS
high	118 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	86 FPS
medium	106 FPS	64 FPS
high	83 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	51 FPS
medium	62 FPS	39 FPS
high	48 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	484 FPS	279 FPS
medium	387 FPS	223 FPS
high	322 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	209 FPS
medium	290 FPS	167 FPS
high	242 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	139 FPS
medium	193 FPS	112 FPS
high	161 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	243 FPS	156 FPS
medium	210 FPS	127 FPS
high	171 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	112 FPS
medium	166 FPS	93 FPS
high	131 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	66 FPS
medium	87 FPS	54 FPS
high	69 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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 A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 6,197 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 73.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) with 72 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	10,749+73%	6,197
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+24%	5.468 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+10%	1335 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+13%	64
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+15%	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	18+13%	16
Tensor Cores	72+13%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 111.1% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.