
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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
2024Why buy it
- β +877.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β1650% higher power demand at 70W vs 4W.
UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
2021Why buy it
- β Draws 4W instead of 70W, a 66W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 vs 10,749).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
2024UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
2021Why buy it
- β +877.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 4W instead of 70W, a 66W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β1650% higher power demand at 70W vs 4W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,100 vs 10,749).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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.

Path of Exile 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 85 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 72 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 60 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 40 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 74 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 64 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 47 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 30 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 27 FPS | 24 FPS |
| medium | 25 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 17 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 15 FPS | 12 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 174 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 149 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 118 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 87 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 129 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 106 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 83 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 62 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 74 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 62 FPS | 18 FPS |
| high | 48 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 34 FPS | 10 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 484 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 387 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 322 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 242 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 363 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 290 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 242 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 181 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 242 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 193 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 161 FPS | 16 FPS |
| ultra | 121 FPS | 12 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 243 FPS | 50 FPS |
| medium | 210 FPS | 40 FPS |
| high | 171 FPS | 33 FPS |
| ultra | 144 FPS | 25 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 185 FPS | 37 FPS |
| medium | 166 FPS | 30 FPS |
| high | 131 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 109 FPS | 19 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 104 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 87 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 69 FPS | 16 FPS |
| ultra | 55 FPS | 12 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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.

UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)
The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Gen. 11 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 4W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,100 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 1,100 β the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 877.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) uses Gen. 11, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 24 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749+877% | 1,100 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Gen. 11 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+9500% | 24 |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+84% | 800 MHz |
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 UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | QuickSync |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)'s 4W β a 178.4% difference. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75Β°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 4W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | 160mm | 0mm |
| Height | β | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75Β°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6 | 275.0+79% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU)) β the UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 24 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA107 | Gen. 11 |
| Release | February 2 2024 | January 11 2021 |
| Ranking | #252 | #918 |
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