
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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
2024Why buy it
- β +347.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β150% higher power demand at 70W vs 28W.
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
2020Why buy it
- β Draws 28W instead of 70W, a 42W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (2,400 vs 10,749).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
2024UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
2020Why buy it
- β +347.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 28W instead of 70W, a 42W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β150% higher power demand at 70W vs 28W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (2,400 vs 10,749).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 85 FPS | 80 FPS |
| medium | 72 FPS | 70 FPS |
| high | 60 FPS | 50 FPS |
| ultra | 40 FPS | 32 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 74 FPS | 66 FPS |
| medium | 64 FPS | 58 FPS |
| high | 47 FPS | 37 FPS |
| ultra | 30 FPS | 23 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 27 FPS | 24 FPS |
| medium | 25 FPS | 23 FPS |
| high | 17 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 15 FPS | 12 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 174 FPS | 86 FPS |
| medium | 149 FPS | 58 FPS |
| high | 118 FPS | 40 FPS |
| ultra | 87 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 129 FPS | 58 FPS |
| medium | 106 FPS | 34 FPS |
| high | 83 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 62 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 74 FPS | 28 FPS |
| medium | 62 FPS | 18 FPS |
| high | 48 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 34 FPS | 11 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 484 FPS | 108 FPS |
| medium | 387 FPS | 86 FPS |
| high | 322 FPS | 72 FPS |
| ultra | 242 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 363 FPS | 81 FPS |
| medium | 290 FPS | 65 FPS |
| high | 242 FPS | 54 FPS |
| ultra | 181 FPS | 40 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 242 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 193 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 161 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 121 FPS | 27 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 243 FPS | 108 FPS |
| medium | 210 FPS | 86 FPS |
| high | 171 FPS | 72 FPS |
| ultra | 144 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 185 FPS | 81 FPS |
| medium | 166 FPS | 65 FPS |
| high | 131 FPS | 54 FPS |
| ultra | 109 FPS | 40 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 104 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 87 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 69 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 55 FPS | 27 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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 Xe G4 48EUs
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 2,400 β the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 347.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1450 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749+348% | 2,400 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+4700% | 48 |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+1% | 1450 MHz |
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 G4 48EUs relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W β a 85.7% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75Β°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 28W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 160mm | 0mm |
| Height | β | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75Β°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6+79% | 85.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs launched at $0. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 G4 48EUs) β the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA107 | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | February 2 2024 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #252 | #712 |
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