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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar L4
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 964.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+964.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($179) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L4 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the L4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 5.9%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (L4) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 240 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,749+6% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+222% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+347% | 6.774 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+39% | 1470 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+233% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+226% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+233% | 18 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+233% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The L4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 2.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 169mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W | 70W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 169mm | 160mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0 | 153.6+9% |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 90.1% less ($1621 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 973.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | $169-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $179-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 60.1+973% |
| Codename | AD104 | GA107 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #259 | #252 |
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