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

✅Costs $631 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 368.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 260W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅67.6% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 72).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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373.4% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 3000

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $631 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 368.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 260W, a 190W reduction.

Why buy it

✅67.6% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅700% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (576 vs 72).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 576), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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373.4% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌271.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 3000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro RTX 3000 averages 67.6% more FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,858 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 3000 is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2018 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro RTX 3000 is about 373.4% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 67.6% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 3000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Quadro RTX 3000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 3000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 3000 currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark and 67.6% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RTX 3000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	85 FPS	123 FPS
medium	72 FPS	113 FPS
high	60 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	106 FPS
medium	64 FPS	91 FPS
high	47 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	56 FPS
medium	25 FPS	50 FPS
high	17 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	174 FPS	451 FPS
medium	149 FPS	391 FPS
high	118 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	296 FPS
medium	106 FPS	244 FPS
high	83 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	143 FPS
medium	62 FPS	126 FPS
high	48 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	484 FPS	489 FPS
medium	387 FPS	391 FPS
high	322 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	366 FPS
medium	290 FPS	293 FPS
high	242 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	244 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	161 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	122 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
1080p
low	243 FPS	489 FPS
medium	210 FPS	391 FPS
high	171 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	366 FPS
medium	166 FPS	293 FPS
high	131 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	244 FPS
medium	87 FPS	195 FPS
high	69 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	122 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Quadro RTX 3000

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 RTX 3000

The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the Quadro RTX 3000 reaches 10,858 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 3000) with 72 Tensor cores vs 576.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
G3D Mark Score	10,749	10,858+1%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	4608+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	16.31 TFLOPS+141%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1770 MHz+20%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	288+300%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	4.5 MB+96%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	72+300%
Tensor Cores	72	576+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro RTX 3000's 260W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000
TDP	70W-73%	260W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+267%	41.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 78.9% less ($631 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 13.6 (Quadro RTX 3000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 367.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).