GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q...

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

72%

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Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

68%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

64%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

63%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

63%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) with 80 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	12,144	12,173
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+29%	7.066 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+29%	1380 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	40+100%
Tensor Cores	80	320+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 with Max-Q Design). 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 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 80°C.