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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design across 50 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 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 50 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅35.5% more average FPS across 50 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 with Max-Q Design across 50 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, 320 vs 72 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 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 2019, 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 with Max-Q Design is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 35.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.2% 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 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design?

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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design currently gives you 13.2% higher G3D Mark and 35.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	85 FPS	127 FPS
medium	72 FPS	109 FPS
high	60 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	103 FPS
medium	64 FPS	85 FPS
high	47 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	45 FPS
medium	25 FPS	39 FPS
high	17 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	174 FPS	174 FPS
medium	149 FPS	139 FPS
high	118 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	134 FPS
medium	106 FPS	105 FPS
high	83 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	78 FPS
medium	62 FPS	63 FPS
high	48 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	484 FPS	548 FPS
medium	387 FPS	438 FPS
high	322 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	411 FPS
medium	290 FPS	329 FPS
high	242 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	274 FPS
medium	193 FPS	219 FPS
high	161 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	137 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
1080p
low	243 FPS	247 FPS
medium	210 FPS	214 FPS
high	171 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	189 FPS
medium	166 FPS	167 FPS
high	131 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	112 FPS
medium	87 FPS	94 FPS
high	69 FPS	76 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 with Max-Q Design

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 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 12,173 — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design leads by 13.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) with 72 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,173+13%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.066 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+7%	1380 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.5 MB+9%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	40+122%
Tensor Cores	72	320+344%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design
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 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% 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 4000 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 4000 with Max-Q Design). 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 4000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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 4000 with Max-Q Design'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 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	152.2