GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs HD Graphics 530

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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HD Graphics 530

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+224.6%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

3,311

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A580

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.

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 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

HD Graphics 530

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

HD Graphics 530

2015

Why buy it

✅+224.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,311 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than HD Graphics 530?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while HD Graphics 530 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2015, 224.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 224.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is HD Graphics 530 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. HD Graphics 530 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB Benchmark Check

HD Graphics 530 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
1080p
low	109 FPS	15 FPS
medium	92 FPS	11 FPS
high	77 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	10 FPS
medium	81 FPS	6 FPS
high	59 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	4 FPS
medium	28 FPS	2 FPS
high	19 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open HD Graphics 530

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
1080p
low	174 FPS	75 FPS
medium	149 FPS	49 FPS
high	118 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	47 FPS
medium	106 FPS	26 FPS
high	83 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	22 FPS
medium	62 FPS	14 FPS
high	48 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
1080p
low	484 FPS	115 FPS
medium	387 FPS	93 FPS
high	322 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	97 FPS
medium	290 FPS	78 FPS
high	242 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	67 FPS
medium	193 FPS	59 FPS
high	161 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	26 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open HD Graphics 530

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
1080p
low	243 FPS	62 FPS
medium	210 FPS	47 FPS
high	171 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	9 FPS
medium	166 FPS	7 FPS
high	131 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	6 FPS
medium	87 FPS	4 FPS
high	69 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	2 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and HD Graphics 530

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.

HD Graphics 530

The HD Graphics 530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the HD Graphics 530's 3,311 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 224.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the HD Graphics 530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 192 (HD Graphics 530). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.3648 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 530). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
G3D Mark Score	10,749+225%	3,311
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 9.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	2304+1100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+1757%	0.3648 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+55%	950 MHz
ROPs	32+967%	3
TMUs	72+200%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The HD Graphics 530 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 530 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (HD Graphics 530). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Quick Sync (Skylake) (HD Graphics 530). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Gen 9. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8 (HD Graphics 530).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Quick Sync (Skylake)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Gen 9
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC (8-bit),VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the HD Graphics 530's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The HD Graphics 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (HD Graphics 530). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	HD Graphics 530
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	220.7+44%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the HD Graphics 530 launched at $0. The HD Graphics 530 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (HD Graphics 530) — the HD Graphics 530 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).