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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 888.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022

Quadro P5000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 888.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.3 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 16 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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903.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 50.3 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Yes. Quadro P5000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,728 vs 12,535 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P5000 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is a 2022 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 8GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 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 P5000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P5000 is about 903.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 8GB make more sense than Quadro P5000?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P5000. The trade-off is that Quadro P5000 currently gives you 1.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 8GB Benchmark Check

Quadro P5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	130 FPS	205 FPS
medium	113 FPS	188 FPS
high	99 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	188 FPS
medium	96 FPS	156 FPS
high	81 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	120 FPS
medium	57 FPS	101 FPS
high	39 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	73 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	245 FPS	274 FPS
medium	211 FPS	231 FPS
high	165 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	180 FPS
medium	135 FPS	153 FPS
high	112 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	89 FPS	105 FPS
medium	74 FPS	87 FPS
high	62 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	564 FPS	573 FPS
medium	451 FPS	458 FPS
high	376 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	423 FPS	430 FPS
medium	338 FPS	344 FPS
high	282 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	212 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	282 FPS	286 FPS
medium	226 FPS	229 FPS
high	188 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
1080p
low	469 FPS	406 FPS
medium	415 FPS	340 FPS
high	336 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	282 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	373 FPS	332 FPS
medium	326 FPS	278 FPS
high	237 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	179 FPS
medium	175 FPS	139 FPS
high	152 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	104 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 8GB Open Quadro P5000

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Quadro P5000

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 P5000

The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 and the Quadro P5000 reaches 12,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
G3D Mark Score	12,535	12,728+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+3%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1733 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+166%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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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 P5000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
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 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 has 16 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 288 GB/s (Quadro P5000) — a 28.6% advantage for the Quadro P5000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	3rd Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Quadro P5000's 180W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Quadro P5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 8GB	Quadro P5000
TDP	130W-28%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	66°C-18%	80°C
Perf/Watt	96.4+36%	70.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P5000 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 90% less ($2250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5.1 (Quadro P5000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 886.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).