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 $5,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1747% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $5,999 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 PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,512).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅+30.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2309.2% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro P6000

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $5,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1747% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 2.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $5,999 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

✅+30.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅193% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (23 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,512).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 23 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 23 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2309.2% HIGHER MSRP
$5,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($5,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌92.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P6000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Quadro P6000 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,512 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro P6000 is a 2016 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 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 P6000 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro P6000 is about 2309.2% more expensive on MSRP at $5,999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 30.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Quadro P6000?

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 P6000. The trade-off is that Quadro P6000 currently gives you 30.4% 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 P6000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	130 FPS	245 FPS
medium	113 FPS	233 FPS
high	99 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	226 FPS
medium	96 FPS	192 FPS
high	81 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	123 FPS
medium	57 FPS	103 FPS
high	39 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	72 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	239 FPS	373 FPS
medium	206 FPS	322 FPS
high	164 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	229 FPS
medium	135 FPS	195 FPS
high	112 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	110 FPS
medium	74 FPS	90 FPS
high	62 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	535 FPS	698 FPS
medium	428 FPS	558 FPS
high	357 FPS	465 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	524 FPS
medium	321 FPS	419 FPS
high	268 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	349 FPS
medium	214 FPS	279 FPS
high	178 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
1080p
low	467 FPS	566 FPS
medium	414 FPS	492 FPS
high	335 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	343 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	452 FPS
medium	321 FPS	396 FPS
high	236 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	279 FPS
medium	175 FPS	266 FPS
high	150 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Quadro P6000

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 P6000

The Quadro P6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,512 points. Launch price was $5,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Quadro P6000's 15,512 — the Quadro P6000 leads by 30.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro P6000 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3,840 (Quadro P6000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.63 TFLOPS (Quadro P6000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
G3D Mark Score	11,892	15,512+30%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	12.63 TFLOPS+41%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+7%	1645 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	240+200%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+79%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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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 P6000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
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 P6000 has 23 GB. The Quadro P6000 offers 193% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 432 GB/s (Quadro P6000) — a 92.9% advantage for the Quadro P6000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 3 MB (Quadro P6000) — the Quadro P6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	23.438 GB+193%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	432 GB/s+93%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.1 (Quadro P6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
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 (2x) (Quadro P6000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro P6000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
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 P6000'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 P6000). 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 P6000
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+48%	62.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro P6000 launched at $5999. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 95.8% less ($5750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2.6 (Quadro P6000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 1738.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).