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 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

2024

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).

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.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla T4 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU?

Yes. Tesla T4 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,153 vs 10,143 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Tesla T4 is a 2018 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is a 2024 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 6GB Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 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?

Tesla T4 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $1,880 MSRP. Tesla T4 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Tesla T4 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $1,880 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the newer 2024 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 6GB Laptop GPU make more sense than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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 an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla T4. The trade-off is that Tesla T4 currently gives you 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 6GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	85 FPS	165 FPS
medium	72 FPS	144 FPS
high	60 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	132 FPS
medium	64 FPS	110 FPS
high	47 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	51 FPS
medium	25 FPS	44 FPS
high	17 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	174 FPS	180 FPS
medium	149 FPS	143 FPS
high	118 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	135 FPS
medium	106 FPS	105 FPS
high	83 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	79 FPS
medium	62 FPS	63 FPS
high	48 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	456 FPS	457 FPS
medium	365 FPS	366 FPS
high	304 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	342 FPS	343 FPS
medium	274 FPS	274 FPS
high	228 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	228 FPS	228 FPS
medium	183 FPS	183 FPS
high	152 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	243 FPS	307 FPS
medium	210 FPS	265 FPS
high	171 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	226 FPS
medium	166 FPS	202 FPS
high	131 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	132 FPS
medium	87 FPS	112 FPS
high	69 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU and Tesla T4

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU scores 10,143 and the Tesla T4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 72 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	10,143	10,153
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	8.141 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1590 MHz+8%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	2.5 MB+9%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	40+122%
Tensor Cores	72	320+344%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
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 6GB Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU draws 70W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 0% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 76°C.