GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Quadro P3000 (móvel)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017Core: 1088 MHzBoost: 1215 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +68.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 497.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 10.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,385 vs 10,749).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 255% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Quadro P3000 (móvel)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 6,385 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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, 68.3% 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 about $431 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 68.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 497.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Quadro P3000 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro P3000 (móvel) 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 $600 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low109 FPS103 FPS
medium92 FPS88 FPS
high77 FPS74 FPS
ultra45 FPS44 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS90 FPS
medium81 FPS77 FPS
high59 FPS58 FPS
ultra34 FPS33 FPS
4K
low30 FPS28 FPS
medium28 FPS27 FPS
high19 FPS18 FPS
ultra16 FPS16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low174 FPS219 FPS
medium149 FPS186 FPS
high118 FPS140 FPS
ultra87 FPS107 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS161 FPS
medium106 FPS132 FPS
high83 FPS103 FPS
ultra62 FPS80 FPS
4K
low74 FPS86 FPS
medium62 FPS70 FPS
high48 FPS58 FPS
ultra34 FPS44 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low484 FPS287 FPS
medium387 FPS230 FPS
high322 FPS192 FPS
ultra242 FPS144 FPS
1440p
low363 FPS215 FPS
medium290 FPS172 FPS
high242 FPS144 FPS
ultra181 FPS108 FPS
4K
low242 FPS144 FPS
medium193 FPS115 FPS
high161 FPS96 FPS
ultra121 FPS72 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
1080p
low243 FPS187 FPS
medium210 FPS154 FPS
high171 FPS137 FPS
ultra144 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low185 FPS127 FPS
medium166 FPS106 FPS
high131 FPS94 FPS
ultra109 FPS73 FPS
4K
low104 FPS73 FPS
medium87 FPS59 FPS
high69 FPS48 FPS
ultra55 FPS34 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro P3000 (móvel)

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

The Quadro P3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1088 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,385 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 6,385 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 68.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,280 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.11 TFLOPS (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
10,749+68%
6,385
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2304+80%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.774 TFLOPS+118%
3.11 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1470 MHz+21%
1215 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
72
80+11%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+389%
0.47 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

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 P3000 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
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 P3000 (móvel) 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
96-bit
256-bit+167%
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro P3000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Quadro P3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
TDP
70W-7%
75W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+80%
85.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro P3000 (móvel) launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($431 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.6 (Quadro P3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 500% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBQuadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP
$169-72%
$600
Performance per Dollar
63.6+500%
10.6
Codename
GA107
GP104
Release
February 2 2024
January 11 2017
Ranking
#252
#380