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 average FPS than RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌100% higher power demand at 70W vs 35W.

RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅15.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 70W, a 35W reduction.

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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile

2025

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

✅15.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 35W instead of 70W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌100% higher power demand at 70W vs 35W.

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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.2% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data, 22.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 22.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 500 Blackwell Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 15.2% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 22.9% 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 500 Blackwell 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.

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 500 Blackwell Mobile 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 500 Blackwell Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	85 FPS	69 FPS
medium	72 FPS	46 FPS
high	60 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	49 FPS
medium	64 FPS	29 FPS
high	47 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	25 FPS	17 FPS
high	17 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	9 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	174 FPS	219 FPS
medium	149 FPS	188 FPS
high	118 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	151 FPS
medium	106 FPS	123 FPS
high	83 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	81 FPS
medium	62 FPS	68 FPS
high	48 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	484 FPS	545 FPS
medium	387 FPS	434 FPS
high	322 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	368 FPS
medium	290 FPS	309 FPS
high	242 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	245 FPS
medium	193 FPS	210 FPS
high	161 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
1080p
low	243 FPS	554 FPS
medium	210 FPS	463 FPS
high	171 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	297 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	423 FPS
medium	166 FPS	343 FPS
high	131 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	218 FPS
medium	87 FPS	177 FPS
high	69 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	132 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 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile

The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 13,209 — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile leads by 22.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) with 72 Tensor cores vs 56.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,209+23%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304+29%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	9.032 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2520 MHz+71%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	72+29%	56
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+28%	1.8 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18+29%	14
Tensor Cores	72+29%	56

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile 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 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). 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 500 Blackwell Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	9th Gen NVENC
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 500 Blackwell Mobile's 35W — a 66.7% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
TDP	70W	35W-50%
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	377.4+146%