GeForce GTX 1050 3GB vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 175.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-175.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+175.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 37.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+37.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB scores 5,116 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 175.9%. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	5,116	14,114+176%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768	1920+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.332 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+177%
Boost Clock	1518 MHz	1680 MHz+11%
ROPs	24	48+100%
TMUs	48	120+150%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	1.9 MB+579%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	6 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	336 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	3 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 3.0 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 3.0	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	75W-53%	160W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	145mm	229mm
Height	111mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65-10%	72
Perf/Watt	68.2	88.2+29%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 37.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).