GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5050

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

106%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

98%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

94%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

93%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

90%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 5050 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce RTX 5050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $249 for the GeForce RTX 5050, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 50.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($160)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249)

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 5050

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 5050

The GeForce RTX 5050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 24 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2317 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,087 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the GeForce RTX 5050 reaches 17,087 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 5050 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 5050). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 13.17 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5050). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 5050) with 272 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
G3D Mark Score	16,477	17,087+4%
Architecture	Turing	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2176	2560+18%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	13.17 TFLOPS+83%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2572 MHz+56%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	136+70%	80
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	2.5 MB+19%
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	34+70%	20
Tensor Cores	272+240%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5050 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5050) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 5050) — the GeForce RTX 5050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+40%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5050). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5050).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 5050's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5050). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 5050
TDP	175W	130W-26%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	131.4+39%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the GeForce RTX 5050 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 35.7% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 68.6 (GeForce RTX 5050) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 50.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).