GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • βœ…+598.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

2014

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,538 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: 2014-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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,538 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is a 2014 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 2014, 598.9% 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 598.9% 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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
1080p
low109 FPS16 FPS
medium92 FPS11 FPS
high77 FPS7 FPS
ultra45 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS11 FPS
medium81 FPS6 FPS
high59 FPS3 FPS
ultra34 FPS1 FPS
4K
low30 FPS4 FPS
medium28 FPS2 FPS
high19 FPS1 FPS
ultra16 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
1080p
low174 FPS69 FPS
medium149 FPS49 FPS
high118 FPS32 FPS
ultra87 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS51 FPS
medium106 FPS28 FPS
high83 FPS20 FPS
ultra62 FPS15 FPS
4K
low74 FPS23 FPS
medium62 FPS15 FPS
high48 FPS12 FPS
ultra34 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
1080p
low484 FPS69 FPS
medium387 FPS55 FPS
high322 FPS46 FPS
ultra242 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS52 FPS
medium290 FPS42 FPS
high242 FPS35 FPS
ultra181 FPS26 FPS
4K
low242 FPS35 FPS
medium193 FPS28 FPS
high161 FPS23 FPS
ultra121 FPS17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
1080p
low243 FPS69 FPS
medium210 FPS55 FPS
high171 FPS46 FPS
ultra144 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS52 FPS
medium166 FPS42 FPS
high131 FPS35 FPS
ultra109 FPS26 FPS
4K
low104 FPS35 FPS
medium87 FPS28 FPS
high69 FPS22 FPS
ultra55 FPS15 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

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.

Intel

Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 1,538 β€” the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 598.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 uses Generation 8.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
G3D Mark Score
10,749+599%
1,538
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 8.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304+500%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+702%
0.8448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+34%
1100 MHz
ROPs
32+433%
6
TMUs
72+50%
48
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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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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 Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200's 15W β€” a 129.4% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
TDP
70W
15W-79%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Length
160mm
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Slots
2
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Temp (Load)
75Β°C
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Perf/Watt
153.6+50%
102.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) β€” the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
Broadwell GT3e
Release
February 2 2024
September 5 2014
Ranking
#252
#763