GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-...

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. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is positioned at rank 110 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 77, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

#100

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#102

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

245%

#103

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#107

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#108

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

92%

#67

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

223%

#69

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

202%

#70

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

202%

#74

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

184%

#75

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

182%

#77

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

97%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

93%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 3050 4GB Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile and GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1185 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	9,494	9,674+2%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048+7%	1920
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+27%	1185 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 264 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	264 GB/s+38%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile	GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	NVDEC (4th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.