GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile vs Quadro RTX 4000

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

#9

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

81%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

133%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

130%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

113%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

109%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

108%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

106%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

106%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

102%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

100%

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RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

90%

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RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

89%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

87%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

86%

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Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

85%

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Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

82%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

80%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

77%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 4050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile and Quadro RTX 4000

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,332 points.

Quadro RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 14,332 and the Quadro RTX 4000 reaches 14,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 80 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	14,332	14,925+4%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+26%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+14%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+9%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	36+80%
Tensor Cores	80	288+260%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 133.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile draws 50W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	286.6+207%	93.3