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

✅Costs $2,050 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 614.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,372).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅+29.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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823.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,050 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 614.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+29.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 110W instead of 130W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,372).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌18.2% higher power demand at 130W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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823.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,299 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 vs 80 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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?

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is about 823.3% more expensive on MSRP at $2,299 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 29.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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, Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel). The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) currently gives you 29.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 5000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	130 FPS	169 FPS
medium	113 FPS	150 FPS
high	99 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	147 FPS
medium	96 FPS	125 FPS
high	81 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	70 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	239 FPS	300 FPS
medium	206 FPS	257 FPS
high	164 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	224 FPS
medium	135 FPS	187 FPS
high	112 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	113 FPS
medium	74 FPS	96 FPS
high	62 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	535 FPS	692 FPS
medium	428 FPS	553 FPS
high	357 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	519 FPS
medium	321 FPS	415 FPS
high	268 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	346 FPS
medium	214 FPS	277 FPS
high	178 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	173 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
1080p
low	467 FPS	271 FPS
medium	414 FPS	236 FPS
high	335 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	207 FPS
medium	321 FPS	185 FPS
high	236 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	126 FPS
medium	175 FPS	110 FPS
high	150 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	68 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 5000 (móvel)

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 5000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,372 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)'s 15,372 — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) leads by 29.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3,072 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 9.492 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 48 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) with 80 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	11,892	15,372+29%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	9.492 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+14%	1545 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	192+140%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3 MB+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	48+140%
Tensor Cores	80	384+380%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is support for DLSS 4 Multi 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 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5000 (móvel) has 16 GB. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) offers 100% 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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
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 5000 (móvel)'s 110W — a 16.7% difference. The Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)). 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 5000 (móvel)
TDP	130W	110W-15%
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
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	139.7+53%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel) launched at $2299. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 89.2% less ($2050 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6.7 (Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 613.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).