GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

✅+452.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1856.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌900% higher power demand at 70W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 70W, a 63W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+452.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $430 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1856.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 70W, a 63W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌900% higher power demand at 70W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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254.4% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$169 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 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 2018, 452.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 $430 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 452.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1856.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	109 FPS	88 FPS
medium	92 FPS	70 FPS
high	77 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	66 FPS
medium	81 FPS	53 FPS
high	59 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	29 FPS
medium	28 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	174 FPS	88 FPS
medium	149 FPS	70 FPS
high	118 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	66 FPS
medium	106 FPS	48 FPS
high	83 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	38 FPS
medium	62 FPS	25 FPS
high	48 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	484 FPS	88 FPS
medium	387 FPS	70 FPS
high	322 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	66 FPS
medium	290 FPS	53 FPS
high	242 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	44 FPS
medium	193 FPS	35 FPS
high	161 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	243 FPS	88 FPS
medium	210 FPS	70 FPS
high	171 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	66 FPS
medium	166 FPS	53 FPS
high	131 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	44 FPS
medium	87 FPS	35 FPS
high	69 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 452.1%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	10,749+452%	1,947
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm

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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 163.6% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	70W	7W-90%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6	278.1+81%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 71.8% less ($430 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1827.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).