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 A Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 45W instead of 260W, a 215W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (56 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅68.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅928.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 56).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌477.8% higher power demand at 260W vs 45W.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 45W instead of 260W, a 215W reduction.

Why buy it

✅68.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅928.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 56).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (56 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 13.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌477.8% higher power demand at 260W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 3000 averages 68.3% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,269 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 A Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Quadro RTX 3000 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro RTX 3000 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Quadro RTX 3000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $800 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 A Mobile Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	107 FPS	123 FPS
medium	89 FPS	113 FPS
high	77 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	106 FPS
medium	76 FPS	91 FPS
high	57 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	56 FPS
medium	33 FPS	50 FPS
high	21 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	164 FPS	451 FPS
medium	141 FPS	391 FPS
high	112 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	120 FPS	296 FPS
medium	99 FPS	244 FPS
high	76 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	143 FPS
medium	60 FPS	126 FPS
high	46 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	500 FPS	489 FPS
medium	406 FPS	391 FPS
high	338 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	349 FPS	366 FPS
medium	297 FPS	293 FPS
high	240 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	244 FPS
medium	195 FPS	195 FPS
high	145 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	238 FPS	489 FPS
medium	208 FPS	391 FPS
high	171 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	366 FPS
medium	164 FPS	293 FPS
high	130 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	244 FPS
medium	83 FPS	195 FPS
high	66 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and Quadro RTX 3000

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

Quadro RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 and the Quadro RTX 3000 reaches 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 14 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 56 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	11,269+4%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1792	4608+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.813 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+239%
Boost Clock	1343 MHz	1770 MHz+32%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	288+414%
L1 Cache	1.8 MB	4.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	14	72+414%
Tensor Cores	56	576+929%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 141% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	45W-83%	260W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	250.4+499%	41.8