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 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 130W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌30% higher power demand at 130W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P5200 Max-Q better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,308 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P5200 Max-Q is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro P5200 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Quadro P5200 Max-Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P5200 Max-Q. The trade-off is that Quadro P5200 Max-Q currently gives you 3.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 OEM Benchmark Check

Quadro P5200 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	130 FPS	109 FPS
medium	113 FPS	99 FPS
high	99 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	96 FPS
medium	96 FPS	82 FPS
high	81 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	49 FPS
medium	57 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	239 FPS	248 FPS
medium	206 FPS	209 FPS
high	164 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	168 FPS
medium	135 FPS	140 FPS
high	112 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	97 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	62 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	50 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	535 FPS	554 FPS
medium	428 FPS	443 FPS
high	357 FPS	369 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	415 FPS
medium	321 FPS	332 FPS
high	268 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	277 FPS
medium	214 FPS	222 FPS
high	178 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
1080p
low	467 FPS	299 FPS
medium	414 FPS	237 FPS
high	335 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	233 FPS
medium	321 FPS	185 FPS
high	236 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	120 FPS
medium	175 FPS	93 FPS
high	150 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Quadro P5200 Max-Q

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

Quadro P5200 Max-Q

The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1569 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	11,892	12,308+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+12%	8.033 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+12%	1569 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 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
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 OEM comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
DirectX	12.2	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 OEM) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P5200 Max-Q
TDP	130W	100W-23%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	0mm
Height	124mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	123.1+35%