GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019Core: 1605 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 3050 OEM

#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
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#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
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#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
94%
#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
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 52.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Leading raw performance (+52.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-52.8%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $175 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 30.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.

InsightGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+30.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($175)
More affordable ($150)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER leads by 52.8%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 320 Tensor cores vs 80.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
18,166+53%
11,892
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.062 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1770 MHz
1755 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+100%
80
L1 Cache
2.5 MB
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
40+100%
20
Tensor Cores
320+300%
80

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
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 2070 SUPER) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+100%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder
6th Gen NVENC
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
4th Gen NVDEC
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 49.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
215W
130W-40%
Recommended PSU
650W
450W-31%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
235mm
Height
116mm
124mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
84.5
91.5+8%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $175, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 14.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 30.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$499
$249-50%
Avg Price (30d)
$175
$150-14%
Performance per Dollar
103.8+31%
79.3
Codename
TU104
GA106
Release
July 9 2019
January 4 2022
Ranking
#97
#224