GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla C2075

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz
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NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla C2075 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla C2075: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • +256.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 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).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Tesla C2075

2011

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,017 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.
  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 256.3% in PassMark G3D (10,749 vs 3,017), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 18 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Tesla C2075 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

The Tesla C2075 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 247W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,017 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Tesla C2075's 3,017 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 256.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla C2075 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 448 (Tesla C2075). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
G3D Mark Score
10,749+256%
3,017
Architecture
Ampere
Fermi 2.0
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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla C2075 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2075 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and 64-bit on the Tesla C2075. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2075) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 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 C2075). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
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,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
Encoder
NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Tesla C2075's 247W — a 111.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Tesla C2075). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
TDP
70W-72%
247W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
160mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
153.6+1159%
12.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB came in at $169, while the Tesla C2075 launched at $0. On MSRP, Tesla C2075 was 100+% cheaper ($169 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Tesla C2075) — the Tesla C2075 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (2024 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GBTesla C2075
MSRP
$169
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
63.6
Infinity
Codename
GA107
GF110
Release
February 2 2024
July 25 2011
Ranking
#252
#553

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