Quadro RTX 8000 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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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 8000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 8000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 67.6% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 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 OEM.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+67.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-67.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 98% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 3878.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3878.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) | ✅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 RTX 8000 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 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: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
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
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 8000 scores 19,927 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Quadro RTX 8000 leads by 67.6%. The Quadro RTX 8000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 576 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,927+68% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+80% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+82% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 288+260% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+80% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+260% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+620% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | 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 | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 8000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 242.9% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+243% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 8000 draws 260W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 130W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 235mm |
| Height | 111mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.6 | 91.5+19% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 MSRP and currently averages $9999, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 98.5% less ($9849 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 3865% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 8000 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $9999 | $249-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9999 | $150-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 79.3+3865% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA106 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #78 | #224 |
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