GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 8GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+29.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.6%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 8GB and GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 9,674 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 29.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1185 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) with 80 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+30% | 9,674 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+33% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS+100% | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+50% | 1185 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| 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)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 264 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — a 17.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 264 GB/s+18% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 65W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-12% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 148.8+54% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $209 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | TU106 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 29 2020 |
| Ranking | #211 | #268 |
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