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

✅169.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌218.2% higher power demand at 175W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 175W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅169.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 175W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌218.2% higher power demand at 175W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than Radeon RX 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER averages 169.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,477 vs 16,167 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 12nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 169.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 2.2% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. Radeon RX 8050S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 175W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 8050S make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 175W), and staying closer to $400 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 1.9% higher G3D Mark and 169.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It only holds a slight 2.2% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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

Radeon RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	153 FPS	69 FPS
medium	136 FPS	60 FPS
high	119 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	56 FPS
medium	107 FPS	49 FPS
high	92 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	24 FPS
medium	64 FPS	22 FPS
high	49 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	317 FPS	117 FPS
medium	269 FPS	82 FPS
high	218 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	77 FPS
medium	179 FPS	47 FPS
high	145 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	37 FPS
medium	93 FPS	25 FPS
high	76 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	741 FPS	263 FPS
medium	593 FPS	224 FPS
high	494 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	202 FPS
medium	445 FPS	177 FPS
high	371 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	125 FPS
medium	297 FPS	107 FPS
high	247 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	45 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	434 FPS	123 FPS
medium	367 FPS	92 FPS
high	297 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	93 FPS
medium	309 FPS	71 FPS
high	239 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	58 FPS
medium	170 FPS	44 FPS
high	157 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and Radeon RX 8050S

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.

Radeon RX 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	16,477+2%	16,167
Shading Units	2176+6700%	32
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	2800 MHz+70%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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 2060 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Radeon RX 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	VCN 4.5
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 Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 104.3% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	175W	55W-69%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	94.2	293.9+212%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 41.3 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers 2.2% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).