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RTX 2060 vs RTX 3050: which is better?

GeForce RTX 2060 is about 16% faster than GeForce RTX 3050 in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 2060 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

13%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $256 (used)Part score 41/100
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050

10%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $304 (used)Part score 36/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 2060Cheaper: GeForce RTX 2060Value: GeForce RTX 2060

Head to head

13%
Gaming performance
10%
41/100
Part score
36/100
213 FPS
Average FPS
183 FPS
≈ $256 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $304 (used)
100/100
Value for money
65/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 3050
Video memory (VRAM)6 / 12 GB8 / 6 GB
Board power160 W130 W
Recommended PSU≥ 500 W≥ 500 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20192022

GeForce RTX 2060: This card comes in 6 GB and 12 GB versions. 6 GB can run short with high textures in new games; if the price gap is small, get the 12 GB one.

GeForce RTX 3050: 8 / 6 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 3050
213average FPS
183average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

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