GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 188.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 188.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 180% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 5,040), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 180%. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
5,040
14,114+180%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
1920+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.911 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+238%
Boost Clock
1493 MHz
1680 MHz+13%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
120+200%
L1 Cache
0.23 MB
1.9 MB+726%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
336 GB/s+200%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
72-10%
Perf/Watt
67.2
88.2+31%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Codename
GP107B
TU106
Release
January 3 2017
January 7 2019
Ranking
#471
#168

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