
Quadro P4000 vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

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 A Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU 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 Quadro P4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4000 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P4000 and GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

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 A Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P4000 scores 11,431 and the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU reaches 11,240 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P4000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Quadro P4000) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.304 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,431+2% | 11,240 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.304 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+72% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz | 1777 MHz+20% |
| 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 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P4000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU has 4 GB. The Quadro P4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Quadro P4000) vs 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P4000) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P4000) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P4000 draws 105W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU's 130W — a 21.3% difference. The Quadro P4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P4000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 105W-19% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.9+26% | 86.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P4000 | GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $815 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $290 | — |
| Codename | GP104 | GA106 |
| Release | February 6 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #239 | #211 |
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