Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
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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 4000 (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile).
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,715 points.
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 RTX 4000 (Mobile) scores 11,715 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 2.527 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1755 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,715 | 11,892+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.527 TFLOPS | 8.986 TFLOPS+256% |
| Boost Clock | 1410 MHz | 1755 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 2.5 MB+184% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 105.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-69% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 235mm |
| Height | 0mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 292.9+220% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | TU117 | GA106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #354 | #224 |
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