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

✅6.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,096 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 4089.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $5,265 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 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3015.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro K6000

2013

Why buy it

✅6.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $5,096 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $5,265 MSRP).
✅Delivers 4089.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 1.5 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $5,265 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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3015.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,265 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.5 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($5,265 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro K6000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 6.2% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 7,993 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro K6000 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, 34.5% 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 $5,096 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $5,265 MSRP, and you are getting 6.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 34.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 4089.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Quadro K6000 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro K6000 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 $5,265 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 K6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	85 FPS	118 FPS
medium	72 FPS	101 FPS
high	60 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	96 FPS
medium	64 FPS	81 FPS
high	47 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	38 FPS
medium	25 FPS	34 FPS
high	17 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	174 FPS	111 FPS
medium	149 FPS	89 FPS
high	118 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	74 FPS
medium	106 FPS	55 FPS
high	83 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	33 FPS
medium	62 FPS	26 FPS
high	48 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	18 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	484 FPS	360 FPS
medium	387 FPS	288 FPS
high	322 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	270 FPS
medium	290 FPS	216 FPS
high	242 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	180 FPS
medium	193 FPS	144 FPS
high	161 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
1080p
low	243 FPS	213 FPS
medium	210 FPS	183 FPS
high	171 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	163 FPS
medium	166 FPS	141 FPS
high	131 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	92 FPS
medium	87 FPS	72 FPS
high	69 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro K6000

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 K6000

The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro K6000's 7,993 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 34.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 902 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
G3D Mark Score	10,749+34%	7,993
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	2880+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+30%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+63%	902 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	72	240+233%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+900%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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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 K6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
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 K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 25.6% advantage for the Quadro K6000. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	211 GB/s+26%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 105.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 265mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro K6000
TDP	70W-69%	225W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	265mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+333%	35.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro K6000 launched at $5265. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 96.8% less ($5096 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.5 (Quadro K6000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 4140% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).