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

✅Costs $8,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2160.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 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 250W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅76.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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3514.1% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro GV100

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $8,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2160.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $8,999 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 250W, a 120W reduction.

Why buy it

✅76.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro GV100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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3514.1% HIGHER MSRP
$8,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($8,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro GV100 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Quadro GV100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 76.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 59.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 GV100 is about 3514.1% more expensive on MSRP at $8,999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 76.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 59.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro GV100 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Quadro GV100?

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, lower power draw (130W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro GV100. The trade-off is that Quadro GV100 currently gives you 59.9% higher G3D Mark and 76.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 GV100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	130 FPS	210 FPS
medium	113 FPS	185 FPS
high	99 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	188 FPS
medium	96 FPS	158 FPS
high	81 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	94 FPS
medium	57 FPS	80 FPS
high	39 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	239 FPS	385 FPS
medium	206 FPS	342 FPS
high	164 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	208 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	258 FPS
medium	135 FPS	224 FPS
high	112 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	128 FPS
medium	74 FPS	106 FPS
high	62 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	69 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Open Quadro GV100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	535 FPS	856 FPS
medium	428 FPS	684 FPS
high	357 FPS	570 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	642 FPS
medium	321 FPS	513 FPS
high	268 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	428 FPS
medium	214 FPS	342 FPS
high	178 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	214 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
1080p
low	467 FPS	318 FPS
medium	414 FPS	279 FPS
high	335 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	243 FPS
medium	321 FPS	219 FPS
high	236 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	148 FPS
medium	175 FPS	128 FPS
high	150 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	83 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Quadro GV100

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 GV100

The Quadro GV100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 27 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1132 MHz to 1627 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,013 points. Launch price was $8,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Quadro GV100's 19,013 — the Quadro GV100 leads by 59.9%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro GV100 uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 5,120 (Quadro GV100). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16.66 TFLOPS (Quadro GV100). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1627 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
G3D Mark Score	11,892	19,013+60%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	5120+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	16.66 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+8%	1627 MHz
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	80	320+300%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	10 MB+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%
Tensor Cores	80	640+700%

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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 GV100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
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 GV100 has 32 GB. The Quadro GV100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 1024 GB/s (Quadro GV100) — a 357.1% advantage for the Quadro GV100. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6 MB (Quadro GV100) — the Quadro GV100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	1024 GB/s+357%
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	6 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Quadro GV100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro GV100). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs H.264,H.265 (Quadro GV100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Quadro GV100's 250W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 650W (Quadro GV100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro GV100
TDP	130W-48%	250W
Recommended PSU	450W-31%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	267mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+20%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro GV100 launched at $8999. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 97.2% less ($8750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.1 (Quadro GV100) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 2176.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).