GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
RTX A2000
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX A2000 Performance Spectrum
About G3D Mark
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.
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX A2000 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX A2000: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
2024Why buy it
- ✅Costs $281 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 112.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 29.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅Measures 160mm instead of 167mm, a 7mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than RTX A2000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 104), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
RTX A2000
2021Why buy it
- ✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅44.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (104 vs 72).
- ✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
Trade-offs
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌166.3% HIGHER MSRP$450 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.9 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs RTX A2000 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
RTX A2000
The RTX A2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 10 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,464 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RTX A2000's 13,464 — the RTX A2000 leads by 25.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 26 (RTX A2000) with 72 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749 | 13,464+25% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3328+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS | 7.987 TFLOPS+18% |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+23% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 72 | 104+44% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3.3 MB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 26+44% |
| Tensor Cores | 72 | 104+44% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The RTX A2000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 carries 8 GB. RTX A2000 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 128-bit on the RTX A2000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000) — the RTX A2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000). 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,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RTX A2000's 70W — a 0% difference. The RTX A2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (RTX A2000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | 167mm |
| Height | — | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6 | 192.3+25% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the RTX A2000 launched at $450. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB was 62.4% cheaper ($281 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 29.9 (RTX A2000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 112.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | RTX A2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-62% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6+113% | 29.9 |
| Codename | GA107 | GA106 |
| Release | February 2 2024 | August 10 2021 |
| Ranking | #252 | #186 |
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