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

✅182.0% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌55.6% higher power demand at 70W vs 45W.

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 70W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB 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).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro M1200

2017

Why buy it

✅182.0% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 70W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌55.6% higher power demand at 70W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB 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 Quadro M1200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB averages 182.0% more FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,212 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro M1200 is a 2017 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 2017, 234.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 182.0% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 234.7% 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 Quadro M1200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Quadro M1200 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 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Quadro M1200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	85 FPS	26 FPS
medium	72 FPS	17 FPS
high	60 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	13 FPS
medium	64 FPS	7 FPS
high	47 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	4 FPS
medium	25 FPS	3 FPS
high	17 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	174 FPS	79 FPS
medium	149 FPS	49 FPS
high	118 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	36 FPS
medium	106 FPS	27 FPS
high	83 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	12 FPS
medium	62 FPS	9 FPS
high	48 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	484 FPS	145 FPS
medium	387 FPS	116 FPS
high	322 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	108 FPS
medium	290 FPS	87 FPS
high	242 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	72 FPS
medium	193 FPS	58 FPS
high	161 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	36 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
1080p
low	243 FPS	145 FPS
medium	210 FPS	116 FPS
high	171 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	72 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	108 FPS
medium	166 FPS	87 FPS
high	131 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	63 FPS
medium	87 FPS	49 FPS
high	69 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro M1200

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 M1200

The Quadro M1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1093 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,212 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro M1200's 3,212 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 234.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro M1200 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 640 (Quadro M1200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.399 TFLOPS (Quadro M1200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
G3D Mark Score	10,749+235%	3,212
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+260%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+384%	1.399 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+28%	1150 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+80%	40
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+642%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 M1200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
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 M1200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro M1200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (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 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M1200). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Quadro M1200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro M1200's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The Quadro M1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro M1200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro M1200
TDP	70W	45W-36%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-9%	82°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+115%	71.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro M1200 launched at $0. The Quadro M1200 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Quadro M1200) — the Quadro M1200 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).