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 $730 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 283.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅45.6% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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432% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $730 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 283.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 241mm, a 81mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅45.6% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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432% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.
❌50.6% longer card at 241mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 45.6% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 38.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, 288 vs 72 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

Quadro RTX 4000 is about 432.0% more expensive on MSRP at $899 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 45.6% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 38.9% 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 4000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000?

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 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 currently gives you 38.9% higher G3D Mark and 45.6% more estimated average FPS across 46 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 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	85 FPS	129 FPS
medium	72 FPS	111 FPS
high	60 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	105 FPS
medium	64 FPS	87 FPS
high	47 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	46 FPS
medium	25 FPS	40 FPS
high	17 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	174 FPS	270 FPS
medium	149 FPS	225 FPS
high	118 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	203 FPS
medium	106 FPS	168 FPS
high	83 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	117 FPS
medium	62 FPS	100 FPS
high	48 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	484 FPS	672 FPS
medium	387 FPS	537 FPS
high	322 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	504 FPS
medium	290 FPS	403 FPS
high	242 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	336 FPS
medium	193 FPS	269 FPS
high	161 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	243 FPS	248 FPS
medium	210 FPS	215 FPS
high	171 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	190 FPS
medium	166 FPS	168 FPS
high	131 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	113 FPS
medium	87 FPS	95 FPS
high	69 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	58 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 4000

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 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 38.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 72 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	10,749	14,925+39%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1545 MHz+5%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 166.7% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	448 GB/s+167%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP10
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 4000's 160W — a 78.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	70W-56%	160W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+65%	93.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 81.2% less ($730 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 283.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).