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 $1,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 379.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 140W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅152.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅288.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 72).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1082.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 140W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,830 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 379.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 13.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 140W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅152.6% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅288.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 72).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1082.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 140W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is clearly the better overall GPU here. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell averages 152.6% more FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,498 vs 10,749 in G3D Mark. On top of that, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 146.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 6 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is about 1082.8% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 152.6% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 146.5% 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	109 FPS	184 FPS
medium	92 FPS	163 FPS
high	77 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	159 FPS
medium	81 FPS	135 FPS
high	59 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	81 FPS
medium	28 FPS	69 FPS
high	19 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	174 FPS	461 FPS
medium	149 FPS	397 FPS
high	118 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	367 FPS
medium	106 FPS	307 FPS
high	83 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	199 FPS
medium	62 FPS	167 FPS
high	48 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	117 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	484 FPS	895 FPS
medium	387 FPS	731 FPS
high	322 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	556 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	699 FPS
medium	290 FPS	567 FPS
high	242 FPS	488 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	416 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	475 FPS
medium	193 FPS	388 FPS
high	161 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
1080p
low	243 FPS	357 FPS
medium	210 FPS	315 FPS
high	171 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	239 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	278 FPS
medium	166 FPS	247 FPS
high	131 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	176 FPS
medium	87 FPS	151 FPS
high	69 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

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 PRO 4000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1230 MHz to 2055 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 26,498 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell leads by 146.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 36.83 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2055 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) with 72 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score	10,749	26,498+147%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	8960+289%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	36.83 TFLOPS+444%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2055 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	72	280+289%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	8.8 MB+283%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	70+289%
Tensor Cores	72	280+289%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
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 PRO 4000 Blackwell has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 432 GB/s (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — a 157.1% advantage for the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	432 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 9th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell's 140W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
TDP	70W-50%	140W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	189.3+23%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 91.5% less ($1830 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 13.3 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 378.2% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).