GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2050 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

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 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

#306

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

774%

#308

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

701%

#309

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

700%

#313

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

636%

#314

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

632%

#316

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#321

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

97%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 163.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+163.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-163.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 7,717 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 163.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1477 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312+163%	7,717
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+168%	6.05 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+13%	1477 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+92%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+19%	32
Tensor Cores	152	256+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 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 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+300%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.