Quadro P4000 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Quadro P4000
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P4000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P4000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P4000.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $290 for the Quadro P4000, it costs 48% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 101.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($290) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4000 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Quadro P4000
The Quadro P4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1202 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 105W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,431 points. Launch price was $815.
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4000 scores 11,431 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,431 | 11,892+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.304 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+69% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 1755 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.66 MB | 2.5 MB+279% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Quadro P4000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4000 draws 105W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 21.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4000) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 235mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W-19% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 235mm |
| Height | 111mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.9+19% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4000 launched at $815 MSRP and currently averages $290, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 48.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.4 (Quadro P4000) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 101.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815 | $249-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $290 | $150-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.4 | 79.3+101% |
| Codename | GP104 | GA106 |
| Release | February 6 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #239 | #224 |
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