GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VS
Radeon 880M

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Radeon 880M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon 880M

2024Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2900 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the Radeon 880M is on rank 209, so the Radeon 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon 880M

#199
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
421%
#201
382%
#202
381%
#206
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
347%
#207
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
344%
#209
Radeon 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
99%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
94%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
92%
#222
91%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 880M 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 Radeon 880M

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.

AMD

Radeon 880M

The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Radeon 880M reaches 7,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon 880M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 768 (Radeon 880M). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon 880M). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12 (Radeon 880M) with 256 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
G3D Mark Score
7,717
7,729
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
8 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
2048+167%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.05 TFLOPS+36%
4.454 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1477 MHz
2900 MHz+96%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+33%
48
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+1823%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
32+167%
12

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 880M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon 880M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 880M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
VCN 4.5
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
VCN 4.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon 880M's 15W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (Radeon 880M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon 880M
TDP
45W
15W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Perf/Watt
171.5
515.3+200%