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).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,720).
❌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 128), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+18.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅77.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (128 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅+18.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅77.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (128 vs 72).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,720).
❌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 128), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A3000 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,749 vs 12,720 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX A3000 Mobile is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 2021 and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

RTX A3000 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 18.3% 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, RTX A3000 Mobile 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 RTX A3000 Mobile?

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 RTX A3000 Mobile. The trade-off is that RTX A3000 Mobile currently gives you 18.3% higher G3D Mark. 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

RTX A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	109 FPS	142 FPS
medium	92 FPS	120 FPS
high	77 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	119 FPS
medium	81 FPS	100 FPS
high	59 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	43 FPS
medium	28 FPS	39 FPS
high	19 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	174 FPS	188 FPS
medium	149 FPS	149 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	129 FPS
medium	106 FPS	104 FPS
high	83 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	70 FPS
medium	62 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	484 FPS	572 FPS
medium	387 FPS	458 FPS
high	322 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	429 FPS
medium	290 FPS	343 FPS
high	242 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	286 FPS
medium	193 FPS	229 FPS
high	161 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	243 FPS	339 FPS
medium	210 FPS	296 FPS
high	171 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	253 FPS
medium	166 FPS	228 FPS
high	131 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	151 FPS
medium	87 FPS	130 FPS
high	69 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	82 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and RTX A3000 Mobile

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 A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 12,720 — the RTX A3000 Mobile leads by 18.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1230 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 32 (RTX A3000 Mobile) with 72 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,720+18%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	4096+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	10.08 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+20%	1230 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	4 MB+74%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	32+78%
Tensor Cores	72	128+78%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A3000 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
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 RTX A3000 Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX A3000 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
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 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
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 (RTX A3000 Mobile). 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 A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX A3000 Mobile
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)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 0% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile). 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	RTX A3000 Mobile
TDP	70W	70W
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	181.7+18%