GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 8050S

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

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Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 8050S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 2060

6 GB 160

14,114

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Radeon RX 8050S

none 55

16,167

+14.5%

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 8050S 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 vs Radeon RX 8050S: 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

2019

Why buy it

✅137.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 16,167).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅+14.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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14.6% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$349 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 137.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 8050S instead at 16,167 vs 14,114, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of Unknown node, and 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $51 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 0.1% (40.4 vs 40.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Radeon RX 8050S Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 16,167 — the Radeon RX 8050S leads by 14.5%. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,167+15%
Shading Units	1920+5900%	32
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2800 MHz+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 8050S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 2060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 2060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 8050S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 2060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and System Shared on the Radeon RX 8050S.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) 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	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) 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: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	160W	55W-66%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	293.9+233%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 12.8% cheaper ($51 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon RX 8050S offers 0% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 8050S (2025 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP	$349-13%	$400
Performance per Dollar	40.4	40.4
Codename	TU106	—
Release	January 7 2019	January 6 2025
Ranking	#168	#149

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