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 $650 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 187.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅17.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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261% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Quadro RTX 4000

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 187.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 16.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $899 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 241mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅17.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro RTX 4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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261% HIGHER MSRP
$899 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.6 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($899 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 4000 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Quadro RTX 4000 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 25.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 288 vs 80 Tensor cores. 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, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 RTX 4000 is about 261.0% more expensive on MSRP at $899 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 17.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Quadro RTX 4000 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Quadro RTX 4000?

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 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro RTX 4000. The trade-off is that Quadro RTX 4000 currently gives you 25.5% higher G3D Mark and 17.1% 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 RTX 4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	130 FPS	129 FPS
medium	113 FPS	111 FPS
high	99 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	105 FPS
medium	96 FPS	87 FPS
high	81 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	46 FPS
medium	57 FPS	40 FPS
high	39 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	24 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	239 FPS	270 FPS
medium	206 FPS	225 FPS
high	164 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	156 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	203 FPS
medium	135 FPS	168 FPS
high	112 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	117 FPS
medium	74 FPS	100 FPS
high	62 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	535 FPS	672 FPS
medium	428 FPS	537 FPS
high	357 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	504 FPS
medium	321 FPS	403 FPS
high	268 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	336 FPS
medium	214 FPS	269 FPS
high	178 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	168 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
1080p
low	467 FPS	248 FPS
medium	414 FPS	215 FPS
high	335 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	190 FPS
medium	321 FPS	168 FPS
high	236 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	113 FPS
medium	175 FPS	95 FPS
high	150 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Quadro RTX 4000

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 RTX 4000

The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 25.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 4000) with 80 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
G3D Mark Score	11,892	14,925+26%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS+26%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+14%	1545 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+9%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	36+80%
Tensor Cores	80	288+260%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The Quadro RTX 4000 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 448 GB/s (Quadro RTX 4000) — a 100% advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP10
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Quadro RTX 4000
TDP	130W-19%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	241mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.5	93.3+2%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 72.3% less ($650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 16.6 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 188% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).