RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

151%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

145%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

142%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

140%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

138%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

136%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

133%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

126%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

123%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

122%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

120%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

115%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

113%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

111%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

111%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

100%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

98%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

95%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

95%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

93%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

85%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

82%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

72%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

67%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

66%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

64%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

60%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

59%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

53%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

53%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

111%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 147.1% 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 8GB.

Insight	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+147.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-147.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $4,799 for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 829.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+829.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,799)	✅More affordable ($209)

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 RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 2377 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,968 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 30,968 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell leads by 147.1%. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 14,080 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 66.94 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2377 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 110 RT cores (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 440 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
G3D Mark Score	30,968+147%	12,535
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	14080+450%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	66.94 TFLOPS+636%	9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2377 MHz+34%	1777 MHz
ROPs	176+450%	32
TMUs	440+450%	80
L1 Cache	13.8 MB+452%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	110+450%	20
Tensor Cores	440+450%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 357.1% advantage for the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity	48 GB+500%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+357%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 66°C.

Feature	RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
TDP	300W	130W-57%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	66°C-12%
Perf/Watt	103.2+7%	96.4

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Value Analysis

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $4799, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 95.6% less ($4590 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 823.1% better value. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).