GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • βœ…+388.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

2021

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,200 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.
  • ❌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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs 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, 388.6% 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 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 388.6% 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
1080p
low109 FPS80 FPS
medium92 FPS70 FPS
high77 FPS50 FPS
ultra45 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS66 FPS
medium81 FPS58 FPS
high59 FPS37 FPS
ultra34 FPS23 FPS
4K
low30 FPS24 FPS
medium28 FPS23 FPS
high19 FPS14 FPS
ultra16 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
1080p
low174 FPS86 FPS
medium149 FPS58 FPS
high118 FPS40 FPS
ultra87 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS58 FPS
medium106 FPS34 FPS
high83 FPS25 FPS
ultra62 FPS19 FPS
4K
low74 FPS27 FPS
medium62 FPS18 FPS
high48 FPS14 FPS
ultra34 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
1080p
low484 FPS99 FPS
medium387 FPS79 FPS
high322 FPS66 FPS
ultra242 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS74 FPS
medium290 FPS59 FPS
high242 FPS50 FPS
ultra181 FPS37 FPS
4K
low242 FPS50 FPS
medium193 FPS40 FPS
high161 FPS33 FPS
ultra121 FPS25 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
1080p
low243 FPS99 FPS
medium210 FPS79 FPS
high171 FPS66 FPS
ultra144 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS74 FPS
medium166 FPS59 FPS
high131 FPS50 FPS
ultra109 FPS37 FPS
4K
low104 FPS50 FPS
medium87 FPS40 FPS
high69 FPS33 FPS
ultra55 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs's 2,200 β€” the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 388.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs uses Gen. 12, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
G3D Mark Score
10,749+389%
2,200
Architecture
Ampere
Gen. 12
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+7100%
32
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+1%
1450 MHz
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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 Xe 750 32EUs relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
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 Xe 750 32EUs 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
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 Xe 750 32EUs's 15W β€” a 129.4% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
TDP
70W
15W-79%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
160mm
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Slots
2
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Temp (Load)
75Β°C
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Perf/Watt
153.6+5%
146.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs launched at $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs) β€” the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
Tiger Lake Xe
Release
February 2 2024
March 30 2021
Ranking
#252
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