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 $1,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 660.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 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 260W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla T10

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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703.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 260W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Tesla T10

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,751 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 660.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,000 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 260W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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703.2% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 260W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla T10 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Tesla T10 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,558 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Tesla T10 is a 0 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 0, 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?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Tesla T10 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Tesla T10 is about 703.2% more expensive on MSRP at $2,000 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 5.6% 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, lower power draw (130W vs 260W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Tesla T10?

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 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla T10. The trade-off is that Tesla T10 currently gives you 5.6% 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

Tesla T10 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
1080p
low	130 FPS	155 FPS
medium	113 FPS	137 FPS
high	99 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	127 FPS
medium	96 FPS	106 FPS
high	81 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	49 FPS
medium	57 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
1080p
low	239 FPS	294 FPS
medium	206 FPS	247 FPS
high	164 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	163 FPS	176 FPS
medium	135 FPS	136 FPS
high	112 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	88 FPS	77 FPS
medium	74 FPS	61 FPS
high	62 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	36 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
1080p
low	535 FPS	565 FPS
medium	428 FPS	452 FPS
high	357 FPS	377 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	401 FPS	424 FPS
medium	321 FPS	339 FPS
high	268 FPS	283 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	212 FPS
4K
low	268 FPS	283 FPS
medium	214 FPS	226 FPS
high	178 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	141 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
1080p
low	467 FPS	334 FPS
medium	414 FPS	293 FPS
high	335 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	268 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	254 FPS
medium	321 FPS	228 FPS
high	236 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	199 FPS	150 FPS
medium	175 FPS	129 FPS
high	150 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	84 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and Tesla T10

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.

Tesla T10

The Tesla T10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in sem dados. It features the Turing architecture. The boost clock speed is 1560 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,558 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the Tesla T10's 12,558 — the Tesla T10 leads by 5.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the Tesla T10 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4,608 (Tesla T10). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 14.38 TFLOPS (Tesla T10). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
G3D Mark Score	11,892	12,558+6%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	4608+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	14.38 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+13%	1560 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	80	288+260%

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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 Tesla T10 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 12.2 (Tesla T10). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Tesla T10). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Tesla T10).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
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 Tesla T10's 260W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 500W (Tesla T10). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 235mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	Tesla T10
TDP	130W-50%	260W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	235mm	267mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	91.5+89%	48.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 MSRP, while the Tesla T10 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 87.5% less ($1751 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 6.3 (Tesla T10) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 658.7% better value.