GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Quadro P2000
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 80% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P2000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+80%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-80%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $190), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 63.6% better value per dollar than the Quadro P2000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+63.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) | ✅More affordable ($190) |
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Quadro P2000
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro P2000
The Quadro P2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1076 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,964 points. Launch price was $585.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Quadro P2000's 6,964 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 80%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P2000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,024 (Quadro P2000). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3.031 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+80% | 6,964 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+150% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+200% | 3.031 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+20% | 1480 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+558% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P2000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+60% | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.0 (Quadro P2000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P2000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2000).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Quadro P2000's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Quadro P2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 201mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 75W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 201mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4+4% | 92.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $209, while the Quadro P2000 launched at $425 and now averages $190. The Quadro P2000 costs 9.1% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 36.7 (Quadro P2000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 63.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Quadro P2000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-41% | $425 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | $190-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+63% | 36.7 |
| Codename | GA106 | GP106 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | February 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #211 | #346 |
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