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

✅+244.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2954.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla C2070

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,121 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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787% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Tesla C2070

2011

Why buy it

✅+244.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,330 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2954.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,121 vs 10,749).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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787% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Tesla C2070?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 3,121 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla C2070 is a 2011 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 2011, 244.4% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 40nm. 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?

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 $1,330 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $1,499 MSRP, and you are getting 244.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2954.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla C2070 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla C2070 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 $1,499 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

Tesla C2070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
1080p
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	72 FPS	72 FPS
high	60 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	68 FPS
medium	64 FPS	59 FPS
high	47 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	24 FPS
medium	25 FPS	23 FPS
high	17 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
1080p
low	174 FPS	121 FPS
medium	149 FPS	96 FPS
high	118 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	79 FPS
medium	106 FPS	59 FPS
high	83 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	36 FPS
medium	62 FPS	28 FPS
high	48 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Tesla C2070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
1080p
low	484 FPS	140 FPS
medium	387 FPS	112 FPS
high	322 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	105 FPS
medium	290 FPS	84 FPS
high	242 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	70 FPS
medium	193 FPS	56 FPS
high	161 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	35 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
1080p
low	243 FPS	140 FPS
medium	210 FPS	112 FPS
high	171 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	105 FPS
medium	166 FPS	84 FPS
high	131 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	70 FPS
medium	87 FPS	56 FPS
high	69 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	35 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Tesla C2070

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.

Tesla C2070

The Tesla C2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 238W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,121 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Tesla C2070's 3,121 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 244.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla C2070 uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 448 (Tesla C2070). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
G3D Mark Score	10,749+244%	3,121
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2304+414%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+559%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	72+29%	56
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+161%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 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 Tesla C2070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	96-bit+50%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	—
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	—
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Tesla C2070's 238W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Tesla C2070). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 248mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla C2070
TDP	70W-71%	238W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	248mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+1073%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Tesla C2070 launched at $1499. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 88.7% less ($1330 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2.1 (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 2928.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2011).