GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2020Core: 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…+347.9% 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

  • ❌150% higher power demand at 70W vs 28W.

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 28W instead of 70W, a 42W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,400 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: 2020-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 G4 48EUs?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is a 2020 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 2020, 347.9% 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 347.9% 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 G4 48EUs still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 G4 48EUs
1080p
low85 FPS80 FPS
medium72 FPS70 FPS
high60 FPS50 FPS
ultra40 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low74 FPS66 FPS
medium64 FPS58 FPS
high47 FPS37 FPS
ultra30 FPS23 FPS
4K
low27 FPS24 FPS
medium25 FPS23 FPS
high17 FPS14 FPS
ultra15 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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 FPS28 FPS
medium62 FPS18 FPS
high48 FPS14 FPS
ultra34 FPS11 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
1080p
low484 FPS108 FPS
medium387 FPS86 FPS
high322 FPS72 FPS
ultra242 FPS54 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS81 FPS
medium290 FPS65 FPS
high242 FPS54 FPS
ultra181 FPS40 FPS
4K
low242 FPS54 FPS
medium193 FPS43 FPS
high161 FPS36 FPS
ultra121 FPS27 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
1080p
low243 FPS108 FPS
medium210 FPS86 FPS
high171 FPS72 FPS
ultra144 FPS54 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS81 FPS
medium166 FPS65 FPS
high131 FPS54 FPS
ultra109 FPS40 FPS
4K
low104 FPS54 FPS
medium87 FPS43 FPS
high69 FPS36 FPS
ultra55 FPS27 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

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 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.

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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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 G4 48EUs relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBUHD 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
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