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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Quadro P4200

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 100W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro P4200 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,200 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 100W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4200 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU?

Yes. Quadro P4200 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro P4200 averages 19.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,376 vs 10,143 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P4200 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is a 2024 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2018, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P4200 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Quadro P4200 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $1,200 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 19.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 100W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU make more sense than Quadro P4200?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 100W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P4200. The trade-off is that Quadro P4200 currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and 19.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Quadro P4200 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	85 FPS	127 FPS
medium	72 FPS	108 FPS
high	60 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	103 FPS
medium	64 FPS	85 FPS
high	47 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	44 FPS
medium	25 FPS	38 FPS
high	17 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	174 FPS	230 FPS
medium	149 FPS	196 FPS
high	118 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	165 FPS
medium	106 FPS	139 FPS
high	83 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	97 FPS
medium	62 FPS	80 FPS
high	48 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	456 FPS	467 FPS
medium	365 FPS	374 FPS
high	304 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	233 FPS
1440p
low	342 FPS	350 FPS
medium	274 FPS	280 FPS
high	228 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	228 FPS	233 FPS
medium	183 FPS	187 FPS
high	152 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	117 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
1080p
low	243 FPS	257 FPS
medium	210 FPS	226 FPS
high	171 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	193 FPS
medium	166 FPS	169 FPS
high	131 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	105 FPS
medium	87 FPS	87 FPS
high	69 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU and Quadro P4200

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

Quadro P4200

The Quadro P4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1227 MHz to 1647 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,376 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU scores 10,143 and the Quadro P4200 reaches 10,376 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Quadro P4200 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 7.589 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1647 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
G3D Mark Score	10,143	10,376+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	7.589 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1647 MHz+12%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	144+100%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+174%	0.84 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P4200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4200 has 8 GB. The Quadro P4200 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Quadro P4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P4200). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (Quadro P4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Quadro P4200
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU draws 70W versus the Quadro P4200's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Quadro P4200). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 105mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.