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 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅39.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌225% higher power demand at 130W vs 40W.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 40W instead of 130W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

2021

Why buy it

✅39.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 40W instead of 130W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌225% higher power demand at 130W vs 40W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU better than Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 39.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.7% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) 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 an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	130 FPS	104 FPS
medium	113 FPS	87 FPS
high	99 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	90 FPS
medium	96 FPS	74 FPS
high	81 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	36 FPS
medium	57 FPS	32 FPS
high	39 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	245 FPS	108 FPS
medium	210 FPS	85 FPS
high	164 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	80 FPS
medium	135 FPS	61 FPS
high	112 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	49 FPS
medium	74 FPS	39 FPS
high	62 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	546 FPS	410 FPS
medium	437 FPS	348 FPS
high	364 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	410 FPS	306 FPS
medium	328 FPS	261 FPS
high	273 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	169 FPS
4K
low	273 FPS	196 FPS
medium	219 FPS	171 FPS
high	182 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	80 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
1080p
low	448 FPS	220 FPS
medium	398 FPS	185 FPS
high	326 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	273 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	359 FPS	167 FPS
medium	315 FPS	142 FPS
high	232 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	198 FPS	92 FPS
medium	174 FPS	70 FPS
high	151 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	42 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)

The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) reaches 11,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1410 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	12,144+4%	11,715
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+186%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+260%	2.527 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+26%	1410 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80+43%	56
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+184%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)'s 40W — a 105.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 85°C.