GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VS
Quadro P4200

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile vs Quadro P4200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

2021Core: 712 MHzBoost: 1057 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro P4200

2018Core: 1227 MHzBoost: 1647 MHz

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
187%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
134%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
129%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
118%
#60
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
92%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
89%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4200

#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
157%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
153%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
148%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
146%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
144%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
143%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
139%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
137%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
126%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
120%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
104%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
100%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
88%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
82%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
82%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
81%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
78%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
77%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
74%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
73%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
71%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
70%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
69%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
68%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
64%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
63%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P4200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 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 Mobile and Quadro P4200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile scores 10,080 and the Quadro P4200 reaches 10,376 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1057 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
G3D Mark Score
10,080
10,376+3%
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048
2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.329 TFLOPS
7.589 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock
1057 MHz
1647 MHz+56%
ROPs
40
64+60%
TMUs
64
144+125%
L1 Cache
2 MB+138%
0.84 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
DirectX
12.2+2%
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile draws 75W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 105mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
TDP
75W-25%
100W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
105mm
Height
0mm
82mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
80
Perf/Watt
134.4+29%
103.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 MobileQuadro P4200
MSRP
$1200
Avg Price (30d)
$110
Codename
GA107
GP104
Release
May 11 2021
February 21 2018
Ranking
#290
#266