GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GRID M6-0B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
RTX family
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GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GRID M6-0B Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GRID M6-0B: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • +1078.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • Delivers 10361.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • 15900% longer card at 160mm vs 1mm.

GRID M6-0B

2015

Why buy it

  • Measures 1mm instead of 160mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (912 vs 10,749).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 787.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1078.6% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 912), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,331 cheaper on MSRP at $169 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 10361.1% (63.6 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GRID M6-0B Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

NVIDIA

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GRID M6-0B's 912 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 1078.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GRID M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
G3D Mark Score
10,749+1079%
912
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2304+50%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+205%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
72
96+33%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+311%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M6-0B leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-0B carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the GRID M6-0B.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
96-bit+50%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
TDP
70W-30%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+1588%
9.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 88.7% cheaper ($1331 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.6 (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 10500% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBGRID M6-0B
MSRP
$169-89%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
63.6+10500%
0.6
Codename
GA107
GM204
Release
February 2 2024
August 30 2015
Ranking
#252
#535

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