GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro K5200

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

✅+74.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,081 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2227.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,149 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1231.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro K5200

2014

Why buy it

✅+74.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,081 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2227.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $2,250 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,149 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1231.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,250 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($2,250 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro K5200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 6,149 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K5200 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, 74.8% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $2,081 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $2,250 MSRP, and you are getting 74.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2227.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K5200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K5200 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,250 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

Quadro K5200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	109 FPS	128 FPS
medium	92 FPS	110 FPS
high	77 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	111 FPS
medium	81 FPS	93 FPS
high	59 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	39 FPS
medium	28 FPS	36 FPS
high	19 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	174 FPS	101 FPS
medium	149 FPS	79 FPS
high	118 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	67 FPS
medium	106 FPS	48 FPS
high	83 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	29 FPS
medium	62 FPS	22 FPS
high	48 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	484 FPS	277 FPS
medium	387 FPS	221 FPS
high	322 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	208 FPS
medium	290 FPS	166 FPS
high	242 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	138 FPS
medium	193 FPS	111 FPS
high	161 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	69 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
1080p
low	243 FPS	248 FPS
medium	210 FPS	218 FPS
high	171 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	187 FPS
medium	166 FPS	166 FPS
high	131 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	102 FPS
medium	87 FPS	83 FPS
high	69 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro K5200

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.

Quadro K5200

The Quadro K5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 667 MHz to 771 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,149 points. Launch price was $1,699.74.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro K5200's 6,149 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 74.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro K5200 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Quadro K5200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.553 TFLOPS (Quadro K5200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
G3D Mark Score	10,749+75%	6,149
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+91%	3.553 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+91%	771 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	72	192+167%

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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 Quadro K5200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
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 Quadro K5200 has 8 GB. The Quadro K5200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K5200) — a 25.6% advantage for the Quadro K5200. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	211 GB/s+26%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro K5200's 150W — a 72.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro K5200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K5200
TDP	70W-53%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+275%	41.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro K5200 launched at $2250. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 92.5% less ($2081 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.7 (Quadro K5200) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 2255.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).