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 A Mobile

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 45W instead of 250W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌455.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 45W.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

Quadro M6000 24GB

2016

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 45W instead of 250W, a 205W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌455.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M6000 24GB better than GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile?

Yes. Quadro M6000 24GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 11,625 vs 11,269 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro M6000 24GB is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile 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 A Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 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 28nm. 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 M6000 24GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $4,999 MSRP. Quadro M6000 24GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro M6000 24GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $4,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (45W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile make more sense than Quadro M6000 24GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile 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 (45W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M6000 24GB. The trade-off is that Quadro M6000 24GB currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. 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 A Mobile Benchmark Check

Quadro M6000 24GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	107 FPS	160 FPS
medium	89 FPS	142 FPS
high	77 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	140 FPS
medium	76 FPS	120 FPS
high	57 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	67 FPS
medium	33 FPS	58 FPS
high	21 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	164 FPS	191 FPS
medium	141 FPS	168 FPS
high	112 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	120 FPS	131 FPS
medium	99 FPS	106 FPS
high	76 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	62 FPS
medium	60 FPS	52 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	38 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	500 FPS	523 FPS
medium	406 FPS	418 FPS
high	338 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	349 FPS	392 FPS
medium	297 FPS	314 FPS
high	240 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	262 FPS
medium	195 FPS	209 FPS
high	145 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
1080p
low	238 FPS	233 FPS
medium	208 FPS	200 FPS
high	171 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	179 FPS
medium	164 FPS	157 FPS
high	130 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	102 FPS
medium	83 FPS	82 FPS
high	66 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	52 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and Quadro M6000 24GB

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

Quadro M6000 24GB

The Quadro M6000 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 5 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,625 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 and the Quadro M6000 24GB reaches 11,625 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the Quadro M6000 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000 24GB). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
G3D Mark Score	11,269	11,625+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	3072+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.813 TFLOPS	6.844 TFLOPS+42%
Boost Clock	1343 MHz+21%	1114 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	56	256+357%
L1 Cache	1.8 MB+64%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro M6000 24GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
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 A Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 24GB has 24 GB. The Quadro M6000 24GB offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 317 GB/s (Quadro M6000 24GB) — a 147.7% advantage for the Quadro M6000 24GB. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 3 MB (Quadro M6000 24GB) — the Quadro M6000 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	317 GB/s+148%
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
DirectX	12.2+2%	12/1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000 24GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000 24GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the Quadro M6000 24GB's 250W — a 139% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 500W (Quadro M6000 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	Quadro M6000 24GB
TDP	45W-82%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	250.4+438%	46.5