GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 2050

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2050

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050

2018Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank #316 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#306
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
774%
#308
701%
#309
700%
#313
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
636%
#314
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
632%
#316
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050

#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
114%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
113%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
112%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
109%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
108%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
108%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
108%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
107%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
106%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
106%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
105%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
104%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
103%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
102%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
102%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
100%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
98%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
98%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
97%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
96%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
96%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
95%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
95%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
94%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
93%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
92%
#58
Arc A380
MSRP: $149|Avg: $119
91%
#59
Radeon RX 9070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
90%
#60
Radeon RX 7900 XT
MSRP: $899|Avg: $630
90%
#61
GeForce RTX 4080
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2050

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050

The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2050) with 256 Tensor cores vs 368.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
G3D Mark Score
7,717
7,714
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2048
2944+44%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.05 TFLOPS
10.07 TFLOPS+66%
Boost Clock
1477 MHz
1710 MHz+16%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
184+188%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
2.9 MB+16%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores
32
46+44%
Tensor Cores
256
368+44%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
112 GB/s
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
DirectX
12.2
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 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 130.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
TDP
45W-79%
215W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Mobile
6-pin
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Perf/Watt
171.5+378%
35.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileGeForce RTX 2050
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GA107
TU104
Release
December 17 2021
September 20 2018
Ranking
#349
#94