GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1035 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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 GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
115%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
102%
#21
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
98%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 40% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-40%)
Leading raw performance (+40%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1035 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile scores 10,080 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 40%. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.299 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1035 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 80 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
10,080
14,114+40%
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560+33%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.299 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+22%
Boost Clock
1035 MHz
1680 MHz+62%
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
80
120+50%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+32%
1.9 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
20
30+50%
Tensor Cores
80
240+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
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 Ti Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
229mm
Height
0mm
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
72-10%
Perf/Watt
134.4+52%
88.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GA106
TU106
Release
May 11 2021
January 7 2019
Ranking
#262
#168