GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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

✅+817.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 714% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 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

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,172 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: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013

Why buy it

✅+817.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 714% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $150 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

✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,172 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: 2013-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Iris Pro Graphics 5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is a 2013 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 2013, 817.2% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 12.7% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 817.2% higher G3D Mark. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Pro Graphics 5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is 2013 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,172 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

Iris Pro Graphics 5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	109 FPS	16 FPS
medium	92 FPS	11 FPS
high	77 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	11 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	3 FPS
high	19 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	174 FPS	53 FPS
medium	149 FPS	42 FPS
high	118 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	40 FPS
medium	106 FPS	29 FPS
high	83 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	24 FPS
medium	62 FPS	15 FPS
high	48 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	484 FPS	53 FPS
medium	387 FPS	42 FPS
high	322 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	40 FPS
medium	290 FPS	32 FPS
high	242 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	26 FPS
medium	193 FPS	21 FPS
high	161 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
1080p
low	284 FPS	53 FPS
medium	244 FPS	42 FPS
high	204 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	10 FPS
medium	188 FPS	8 FPS
high	153 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	7 FPS
medium	99 FPS	5 FPS
high	83 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	3 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Iris Pro Graphics 5200

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.

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 1,172 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 817.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 8 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score	10,749+817%	1,172
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 7.5
Process Node	8 nm	22 nm
Shading Units	2304+620%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+782%	0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+23%	1200 MHz
ROPs	32+700%	4
TMUs	72+80%	40

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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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200 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	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 80% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP	70W	30W-57%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+293%	39.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 costs 11.2% less ($19 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.8 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 715.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).