Quadro M6000 24GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

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 Quadro M6000 24GB

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

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190%

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186%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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180%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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179%

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Tesla M40

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

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162%

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RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

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137%

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Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

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Radeon Pro W6900X

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124%

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Quadro RTX 6000

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122%

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L40S

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115%

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Quadro P6000

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Quadro M6000

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101%

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Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

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86%

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85%

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84%

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83%

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67%

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45%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

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115%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

113%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

111%

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

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MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

77%

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MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M6000 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile.

Insight	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M6000 24GB 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.

Quadro M6000 24GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M6000 24GB and GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

Quadro M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M6000 24GB scores 11,625 and the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile reaches 11,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M6000 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Raw compute: 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1343 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
G3D Mark Score	11,625+3%	11,269
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+71%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.844 TFLOPS+42%	4.813 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1114 MHz	1343 MHz+21%
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	256+357%	56
L1 Cache	1.1 MB	1.8 MB+64%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M6000 24GB comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile has 8 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) — a 147.7% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	317 GB/s+148%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+500%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
DirectX	12/1	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile).

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M6000 24GB draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile's 45W — a 139% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro M6000 24GB	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
TDP	250W	45W-82%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	46.5	250.4+438%