GeForce RTX 2050 vs Radeon RX 780
GeForce RTX 2050
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 780
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 780 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 780 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 79% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 384.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+384.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) |
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 and Radeon RX 780
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.
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2050 scores 7,714 and the Radeon RX 780 reaches 7,658 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,714 | 7,658 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944 | 3840+30% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS | 35.87 TFLOPS+256% |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2335 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 184 | 240+30% |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+287% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 60+30% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 2050 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8.0 | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP11 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2050 draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 17.7% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 180W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.9 | 42.5+18% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 and now averages $721. The GeForce RTX 2050 costs 79.2% less ($571 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 2050 offers 384.9% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-70% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-79% | $721 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.4+385% | 10.6 |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 32 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | September 11 2024 |
| Ranking | #94 | #131 |
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