GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

#87

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

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100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 A Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) 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 A Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 11,240 points. Launch price was $249.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU scores 11,240 and the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) reaches 11,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1890 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) with 80 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	11,240	11,353+1%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1890 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3 MB+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	24+20%
Tensor Cores	80	96+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
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 A Laptop GPU comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile). Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	336 GB/s+163%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
DirectX	12_2	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 12.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.