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Quadro RTX 3000
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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 RTX 3000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 3050 6GB.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $891 for the Quadro RTX 3000, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 392.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+392.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($891) | ✅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 Quadro RTX 3000 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Quadro RTX 3000
The Quadro RTX 3000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,858 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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
The Quadro RTX 3000 scores 10,858 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB reaches 10,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 576 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,858+1% | 10,749 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+100% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+141% | 6.774 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+20% | 1470 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+300% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+96% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+300% | 18 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+700% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the Quadro RTX 3000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 115.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 160mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 70W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 160mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.8 | 153.6+267% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $891, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 79.9% less ($712 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (Quadro RTX 3000) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 392.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $169-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $891 | $179-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 60.1+393% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA107 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #78 | #252 |
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