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 $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 252.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅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

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅7.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 72).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌
255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $431 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 252.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅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

✅7.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (288 vs 72).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 288), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌
255% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) averages 7.6% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,749 vs 10,829 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2019, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is about 255.0% more expensive on MSRP at $600 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 7.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 255.0% more on MSRP for only 7.6% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Around $169 MSRP, you are saving about $431 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 29 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	109 FPS	93 FPS
medium	92 FPS	81 FPS
high	77 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	78 FPS
medium	81 FPS	69 FPS
high	59 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	28 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	174 FPS	241 FPS
medium	149 FPS	194 FPS
high	118 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	185 FPS
medium	106 FPS	147 FPS
high	83 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	107 FPS
medium	62 FPS	88 FPS
high	48 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	484 FPS	455 FPS
medium	387 FPS	390 FPS
high	322 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	325 FPS
medium	290 FPS	283 FPS
high	242 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	218 FPS
medium	193 FPS	182 FPS
high	161 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	104 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
1080p
low	243 FPS	162 FPS
medium	210 FPS	133 FPS
high	171 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	117 FPS
medium	166 FPS	99 FPS
high	131 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	71 FPS
medium	87 FPS	59 FPS
high	69 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

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

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 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) reaches 10,829 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 72 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,749	10,829
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+7%	6.359 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+7%	1380 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	144+100%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	36+100%
Tensor Cores	72	288+300%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (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 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 80W — a 13.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (móvel)
TDP	70W-13%	80W
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+13%	135.4

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (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 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 253.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).