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 $1,711 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1077.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 168mm, a 8mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1012.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,711 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1077.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 168mm, a 8mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1012.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla T4 is a 2018 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 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $169 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $1,711 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 5.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $169 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla T4 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,880 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
1080p
low	85 FPS	165 FPS
medium	72 FPS	144 FPS
high	60 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	132 FPS
medium	64 FPS	110 FPS
high	47 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	51 FPS
medium	25 FPS	44 FPS
high	17 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
1080p
low	174 FPS	180 FPS
medium	149 FPS	143 FPS
high	118 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	135 FPS
medium	106 FPS	105 FPS
high	83 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	79 FPS
medium	62 FPS	63 FPS
high	48 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
1080p
low	484 FPS	457 FPS
medium	387 FPS	366 FPS
high	322 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	343 FPS
medium	290 FPS	274 FPS
high	242 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	228 FPS
medium	193 FPS	183 FPS
high	161 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
1080p
low	243 FPS	307 FPS
medium	210 FPS	265 FPS
high	171 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	226 FPS
medium	166 FPS	202 FPS
high	131 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	132 FPS
medium	87 FPS	112 FPS
high	69 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Tesla T4

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 T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 5.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 72 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	10,749+6%	10,153
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	8.141 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1590 MHz+8%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.5 MB+9%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	40+122%
Tensor Cores	72	320+344%

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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 T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
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 Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The Tesla T4 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 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 0% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 76°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Tesla T4
TDP	70W	70W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-1%	76°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+6%	145.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 91% less ($1711 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 5.4 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 1077.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).