GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
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.
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 and the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) reaches 10,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) with 72 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,749 | 10,676 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+20% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.774 TFLOPS+47% | 4.608 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1470 MHz+23% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 72 | 120+67% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+21% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 30+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 72 | 240+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel). Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | 336 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 192-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (5th Gen) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)'s 115W — a 48.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-39% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 160mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.6+66% | 92.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | — |
| Codename | GA107 | TU106 |
| Release | February 2 2024 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #252 | #236 |
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