NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single directly comparable benchmark result between these two mobile-capable and professional workstation GPUs. In the Geekbench OpenCL compute test, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell records a score of 254,116, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 52,998. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell wins this head-to-head matchup by a margin of 79.1 percent, meaning the RTX 3050 A Mobile delivers only about one-fifth of the compute throughput in this workload.

This is the only shared benchmark in the database, so the comparison rests primarily on this OpenCL result alongside each product's broader benchmark profile. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has a far more extensive set of recorded tests, covering legacy DirectX paths, general 2D performance, and compute workloads. Those results place it at the 44th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8,746. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, by contrast, sits at the 98th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 182,109 across three recorded tests.

The gap between the two average scores is substantial: the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's average is roughly 20.8 times higher than the RTX 3050 A Mobile's average. In the Geekbench OpenCL test specifically, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's score of 254,116 is 4.79 times the RTX 3050 A Mobile's score of 52,998. The delta percentage of 79.1 percent reflects how far ahead the workstation part sits relative to the mobile part.

For additional context, the RTX 3050 A Mobile's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (average score 8,743, delta 0 percent), the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (average score 8,686, delta 0.7 percent), the AMD Radeon R9 M265X (average score 8,851, delta minus 1.2 percent), and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (average score 8,863, delta minus 1.3 percent). These close scores indicate the RTX 3050 A Mobile operates in a performance tier where minor percentage differences separate it from several older or lower-end workstation and consumer parts.

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's nearest rivals tell a different story. Its average score of 182,109 places it adjacent to the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (average score 183,725, delta minus 0.9 percent), the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (average score 184,664, delta minus 1.4 percent), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D (average score 178,050, delta 2.3 percent), and the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (average score 187,147, delta minus 2.7 percent). These deltas show the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell sits within a tight cluster of high-end data center and workstation GPUs, with all rivals within roughly 3 percent of its average score.

The single head-to-head result gives the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell one win and the RTX 3050 A Mobile zero wins. The 79.1 percent delta in OpenCL is decisive and far exceeds the percentage differences seen among either product's nearest rivals. No other overlapping benchmark exists in the database, so the comparison cannot be extended to DirectX, Vulkan, or 2D workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 3050 A Mobile wins where its benchmark coverage is broader. It has recorded scores in PassMark DirectX 9 (152), DirectX 10 (61), DirectX 11 (94), DirectX 12 (55), G2D (526), G3D (11,664), and GPU compute (4,419). These results span legacy and modern graphics APIs, giving it a measurable presence across multiple rendering paths. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has no recorded PassMark results in the database, so no direct comparison exists for those specific workloads.

The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell wins in raw compute and modern API performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 254,116 dwarfs the RTX 3050 A Mobile's 52,998. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell also has a Geekbench Vulkan score of 282,631, a test the RTX 3050 A Mobile has not recorded. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 9,579.5 similarly has no counterpart in the RTX 3050 A Mobile's benchmark set.

For users focused on OpenCL compute, the data is unambiguous: the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell delivers roughly 380 percent more performance than the RTX 3050 A Mobile in the shared benchmark. For users focused on legacy DirectX or 2D workloads, the RTX 3050 A Mobile has the only available data, which indicates it can handle those paths, though the scores are low in absolute terms.

The percentile placement reinforces the split. The RTX 3050 A Mobile at the 44th percentile sits below the midpoint of all GPUs, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell at the 98th percentile sits near the very top. In the database's overall ranking, the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell belongs to the highest performance tier, and the RTX 3050 A Mobile belongs to a mid-low tier.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectures and manufacturing processes. The RTX 3050 A Mobile uses the GA106 chip on the Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process. It contains 12,000 million transistors on a 276 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 43.5 million per square millimeter. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses the GB202 chip on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter.

The transistor count difference is enormous: the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 7.68 times as many transistors, and its die is 2.72 times larger. Its transistor density is 2.83 times higher, reflecting the tighter 5 nm process.

Core configurations differ sharply. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 1,792 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, 32 raster output units, 14 ray tracing cores, and 56 tensor cores. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 14,080 shading units, 440 texture mapping units, 160 raster output units, 110 ray tracing cores, and 440 tensor cores. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell therefore has 7.86 times the shading units, 7.86 times the texture mapping units, 5 times the raster output units, 7.86 times the ray tracing cores, and 7.86 times the tensor cores.

Clock speeds also favor the larger part. The RTX 3050 A Mobile runs at a base clock of 1065 MHz and a boost clock of 1343 MHz. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell runs at a base clock of 1740 MHz and a boost clock of 2377 MHz. The boost clock advantage is 1034 MHz, or 77 percent higher.

Memory configurations are in different classes. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with memory clock of 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 48 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus, with memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 1.34 TB/s. The capacity is 12 times larger, the bus width is 3 times wider, and bandwidth is roughly 6.98 times higher.

Rasterization and texture rates follow the same pattern. The RTX 3050 A Mobile achieves a pixel rate of 42.98 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 75.21 GTexel/s. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell achieves 380.3 GPixel/s and 1,045.9 GTexel/s, which are 8.85 times and 13.9 times higher, respectively.

Compute throughput in FP32 and FP16 is identical per architecture, with both running at 1:1 ratios. The RTX 3050 A Mobile delivers 4.813 TFLOPS in both FP32 and FP16. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell delivers 66.94 TFLOPS in both, which is 13.9 times higher.

Power and physical design diverge completely. The RTX 3050 A Mobile has a TDP of 45 W, is an integrated graphics package (IGP) with no power connectors, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has a TDP of 300 W, is a dual-slot card with a single 16-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 700 W, and uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Its dimensions are 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile's display outputs are described as portable device dependent, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has 4x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Production status differs: the RTX 3050 A Mobile is end-of-life, released at the end of 2023, while the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is active, released in March 2025. The RTX 3050 A Mobile's predecessor is the GeForce 20 Mobile series; the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's predecessor is the Workstation Ada series.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs aimed at entirely different workloads. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell is the clear performance leader in the single shared benchmark, with an OpenCL score 79.1 percent higher than the RTX 3050 A Mobile. Its 98th percentile ranking and average score of 182,109 place it among the fastest GPUs in the database, adjacent to the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB and the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation. Its 48 GB of GDDR7 memory, 1.34 TB/s bandwidth, 66.94 TFLOPS FP32 compute, and 110 ray tracing cores position it for large-scale professional workloads.

The RTX 3050 A Mobile, at the 44th percentile with an average score of 8,746, belongs to a much lower performance class. Its nearest rivals in the database, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 and the AMD Radeon R9 M265X, are older or entry-level parts. Its 4 GB memory and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth limit its capacity for large datasets. However, its 45 W TDP, integrated package, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for compact mobile systems where power and space are constrained.

Users requiring maximum compute throughput, large memory capacity, or modern workstation features should select the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell based on its dominant OpenCL result and top-tier percentile. Users prioritizing low power consumption and integrated form factor in a portable device should select the RTX 3050 A Mobile, despite its significantly lower performance scores. The choice is not competitive on performance; it is competitive on form factor and power envelope.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile in the shared OpenCL benchmark?

A: The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell scores 254,116 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 52,998. The delta is 79.1 percent in favor of the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile has an average benchmark score of 8,746 across eight recorded tests. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has an average benchmark score of 182,109 across three recorded tests.

Q: How does each GPU rank among all GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile sits at the 44th percentile. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell sits at the 98th percentile.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 192.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell uses 48 GB of GDDR7 on a 384-bit bus with 1.34 TB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile has a TDP of 45 W and uses no power connectors. The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell has a TDP of 300 W, uses a single 16-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 700 W.

Q: Which GPUs are closest in average score to each product?

A: The RTX 3050 A Mobile's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 v2 (delta 0 percent), NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (delta 0.7 percent), AMD Radeon R9 M265X (delta minus 1.2 percent), and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (delta minus 1.3 percent). The RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB (delta minus 0.9 percent), NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation (delta minus 1.4 percent), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D (delta 2.3 percent), and NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB (delta minus 2.7 percent).