GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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238% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($50 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

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238% HIGHER MSRP
$169 MSRPvs$50 MSRP
❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2021, 224.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 238.0% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $50 MSRP, and you are getting 224.6% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,311 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	109 FPS	99 FPS
medium	92 FPS	86 FPS
high	77 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	88 FPS
medium	81 FPS	77 FPS
high	59 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	28 FPS
medium	28 FPS	26 FPS
high	19 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	174 FPS	123 FPS
medium	149 FPS	86 FPS
high	118 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	81 FPS
medium	106 FPS	48 FPS
high	83 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	37 FPS
medium	62 FPS	25 FPS
high	48 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	484 FPS	149 FPS
medium	387 FPS	119 FPS
high	322 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	112 FPS
medium	290 FPS	89 FPS
high	242 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	74 FPS
medium	193 FPS	60 FPS
high	161 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	243 FPS	149 FPS
medium	210 FPS	119 FPS
high	171 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	112 FPS
medium	166 FPS	89 FPS
high	131 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	68 FPS
medium	87 FPS	55 FPS
high	69 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 224.6%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	10,749+225%	3,311
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm

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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 UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 129.4% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6	220.7+44%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) launched at $50. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) costs 70.4% less ($119 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 66.2 (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)) — the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) offers 4.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).