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 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 251.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅37.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅620% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 80).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 11,892).
❌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.
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221.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅+9.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $551 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 251.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅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.

Why buy it

✅37.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅620% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 80).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,858 vs 11,892).
❌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.
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221.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 3000 averages 37.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 10,858 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 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 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 9.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is about $551 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 251.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $800 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 OEM Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	130 FPS	123 FPS
medium	113 FPS	113 FPS
high	99 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	106 FPS
medium	96 FPS	91 FPS
high	81 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	56 FPS
medium	57 FPS	50 FPS
high	39 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	239 FPS	451 FPS
medium	206 FPS	391 FPS
high	164 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	296 FPS
medium	135 FPS	244 FPS
high	112 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	143 FPS
medium	74 FPS	126 FPS
high	62 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	535 FPS	489 FPS
medium	428 FPS	391 FPS
high	357 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	366 FPS
medium	321 FPS	293 FPS
high	268 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	244 FPS
medium	214 FPS	195 FPS
high	178 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	467 FPS	489 FPS
medium	414 FPS	391 FPS
high	335 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	366 FPS
medium	321 FPS	293 FPS
high	236 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	244 FPS
medium	175 FPS	195 FPS
high	150 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 10,858 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 9.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 80 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	11,892+10%	10,858
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	4608+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	1770 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	288+260%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	4.5 MB+80%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	72+260%
Tensor Cores	80	576+620%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	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 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) 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 OEM	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 OEM) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	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 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	130W-50%	260W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+119%	41.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 68.9% less ($551 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 251.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).