GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU vs Quadro M6000 24GB
GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000 24GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M6000 24GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU and Quadro M6000 24GB
GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro M6000 24GB
The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU scores 11,240 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,240 | 11,625+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+33% | 6.844 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+60% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256+220% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+127% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M6000 24GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 147.7% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 317 GB/s+148% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 384-bit+500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12/1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-48% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.5+86% | 46.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU | Quadro M6000 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $4999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $600 |
| Codename | GA106 | GM200 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | March 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #211 | #233 |
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