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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅54.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅277.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 72).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 41.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 175W vs 70W.
❌43.1% longer card at 229mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 175W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 229mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅54.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅277.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (272 vs 72).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 41.3 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 175W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 229mm, a 69mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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136.1% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 41.3 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌150% higher power demand at 175W vs 70W.
❌43.1% longer card at 229mm vs 160mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (72 vs 272), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 54.3% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 53.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, 272 vs 72 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019 and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is about 136.1% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 54.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 53.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 175W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently gives you 53.3% higher G3D Mark and 54.3% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	153 FPS	85 FPS
medium	136 FPS	72 FPS
high	119 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	74 FPS
medium	107 FPS	64 FPS
high	92 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	27 FPS
medium	64 FPS	25 FPS
high	49 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	317 FPS	174 FPS
medium	269 FPS	149 FPS
high	218 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	129 FPS
medium	179 FPS	106 FPS
high	145 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	74 FPS
medium	93 FPS	62 FPS
high	76 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	741 FPS	484 FPS
medium	593 FPS	387 FPS
high	494 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	363 FPS
medium	445 FPS	290 FPS
high	371 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	242 FPS
medium	297 FPS	193 FPS
high	247 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	121 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	434 FPS	243 FPS
medium	367 FPS	210 FPS
high	297 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	185 FPS
medium	309 FPS	166 FPS
high	239 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	104 FPS
medium	170 FPS	87 FPS
high	157 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER leads by 53.3%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 272 Tensor cores vs 72.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	16,477+53%	10,749
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2176	2304+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS+6%	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+12%	1470 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	136+89%	72
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	2.3 MB+10%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+89%	18
Tensor Cores	272+278%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+167%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	175W	70W-60%
Recommended PSU	550W	300W-45%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	229mm	160mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	153.6+63%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 57.6% less ($230 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 54% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).