GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile: 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅43.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 56).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (56 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 43.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.7% in PassMark G3D (11,353 vs 11,269), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 8nm and 24 vs 14 ray-tracing units. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,353 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 and the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile reaches 11,269 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1343 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 14 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 56.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
G3D Mark Score	11,353	11,269
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+71%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS+141%	4.813 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+41%	1343 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+71%	56
L1 Cache	3 MB+67%	1.8 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+71%	14
Tensor Cores	96+71%	56

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile). Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and 64-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+163%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile's 45W — a 87.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile
TDP	115W	45W-61%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	98.7	250.4+154%