GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+182.6%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

✅+182.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 165.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 160mm, a 4mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+182.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 165.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $10 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 70W, a 40W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 160mm, a 4mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌133.3% higher power demand at 70W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while T400 4GB is a 2021 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 2021, 182.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 6.3% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 182.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 165.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 4GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 4GB is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $159 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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
1080p
low	85 FPS	35 FPS
medium	72 FPS	22 FPS
high	60 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	21 FPS
medium	64 FPS	13 FPS
high	47 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	8 FPS
medium	25 FPS	6 FPS
high	17 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
1080p
low	174 FPS	48 FPS
medium	149 FPS	26 FPS
high	118 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	14 FPS
medium	106 FPS	9 FPS
high	83 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	5 FPS
medium	62 FPS	3 FPS
high	48 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
1080p
low	484 FPS	171 FPS
medium	387 FPS	137 FPS
high	322 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	128 FPS
medium	290 FPS	103 FPS
high	242 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	86 FPS
medium	193 FPS	68 FPS
high	161 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
1080p
low	243 FPS	170 FPS
medium	210 FPS	137 FPS
high	171 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	116 FPS
medium	166 FPS	94 FPS
high	131 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	69 FPS
medium	87 FPS	53 FPS
high	69 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 182.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	10,749+183%	3,803
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+500%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+519%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+3%	1425 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+200%	24
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+505%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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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 T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
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 T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 80% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	T400 4GB
TDP	70W	30W-57%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	156mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+21%	126.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 5.9% less ($10 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 166.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).