GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel UHD Graphics 610

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel UHD Graphics 610 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 Intel UHD Graphics 610: 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

  • +1464.6% 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (687 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.
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $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 1464.6% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 687), 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 Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel UHD Graphics 610 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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 687 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 1464.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
G3D Mark Score
10,749+1465%
687
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 9.5
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
2304+1152%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+1501%
0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+28%
1150 MHz
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
72+213%
23

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
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 Intel UHD Graphics 610 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 100+% 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 System on the Intel UHD Graphics 610.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
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 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610). 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,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
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,JPEG,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
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+235%
45.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 610 was 100+% cheaper ($169 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 610) — the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBIntel UHD Graphics 610
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
Comet Lake GT2
Release
February 2 2024
October 1 2017
Ranking
#252
#824

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