
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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HD Graphics P630
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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
2024Why buy it
- ✅+739.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.
HD Graphics P630
2016Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,280 vs 10,749).
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
2024HD Graphics P630
2016Why buy it
- ✅+739.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,280 vs 10,749).
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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.

Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 85 FPS | 15 FPS |
| medium | 72 FPS | 11 FPS |
| high | 60 FPS | 6 FPS |
| ultra | 40 FPS | 3 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 74 FPS | 10 FPS |
| medium | 64 FPS | 6 FPS |
| high | 47 FPS | 3 FPS |
| ultra | 30 FPS | 1 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 27 FPS | 4 FPS |
| medium | 25 FPS | 2 FPS |
| high | 17 FPS | 1 FPS |
| ultra | 15 FPS | 1 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 174 FPS | 58 FPS |
| medium | 149 FPS | 46 FPS |
| high | 118 FPS | 32 FPS |
| ultra | 87 FPS | 23 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 129 FPS | 43 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 |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 484 FPS | 58 FPS |
| medium | 387 FPS | 46 FPS |
| high | 322 FPS | 38 FPS |
| ultra | 242 FPS | 29 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 363 FPS | 43 FPS |
| medium | 290 FPS | 35 FPS |
| high | 242 FPS | 29 FPS |
| ultra | 181 FPS | 22 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 242 FPS | 29 FPS |
| medium | 193 FPS | 23 FPS |
| high | 161 FPS | 19 FPS |
| ultra | 121 FPS | 14 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 243 FPS | 58 FPS |
| medium | 210 FPS | 46 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 |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and HD Graphics P630

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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 P630
HD Graphics P630
The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the HD Graphics P630's 1,280 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 739.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749+740% | 1,280 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 2304+1100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS+1504% | 0.4224 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+34% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 72+200% | 24 |
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 P630 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 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 P630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 15W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 160mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6+80% | 85.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0. The HD Graphics P630 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 P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | HD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA107 | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | February 2 2024 | August 5 2016 |
| Ranking | #252 | #822 |
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