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 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅81.7% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 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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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 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 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅81.7% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 72).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $530 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 128.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 250W, a 180W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm 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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313.6% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌257.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 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 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 81.7% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 81.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 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 2080 SUPER is about 313.6% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 81.7% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 81.1% 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 2080 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 2080 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 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently gives you 81.1% higher G3D Mark and 81.7% 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 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	168 FPS	85 FPS
medium	148 FPS	72 FPS
high	131 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	74 FPS
medium	113 FPS	64 FPS
high	100 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	27 FPS
medium	72 FPS	25 FPS
high	58 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	455 FPS	174 FPS
medium	392 FPS	149 FPS
high	319 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	129 FPS
medium	235 FPS	106 FPS
high	206 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	74 FPS
medium	110 FPS	62 FPS
high	93 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	34 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	823 FPS	484 FPS
medium	663 FPS	387 FPS
high	584 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	363 FPS
medium	504 FPS	290 FPS
high	433 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	242 FPS
medium	347 FPS	193 FPS
high	292 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	121 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low	546 FPS	243 FPS
medium	466 FPS	210 FPS
high	399 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	185 FPS
medium	384 FPS	166 FPS
high	310 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	104 FPS
medium	260 FPS	87 FPS
high	227 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

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 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER leads by 81.1%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 384 Tensor cores vs 72.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score	19,467+81%	10,749
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS+65%	6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+23%	1470 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	192+167%	72
L1 Cache	3 MB+30%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+167%	18
Tensor Cores	384+433%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 195.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+195%	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: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP	250W	70W-72%
Recommended PSU	650W	300W-54%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	None
Length	267mm	160mm
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	153.6+97%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 75.8% less ($530 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 128.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).