NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 175 W
70
/ 100
From $399
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 130 W
70
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 2060 Super lands at 70 and GeForce RTX 3050 at 70. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 2060 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3050 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 2060 Super 70
vs 70 GeForce RTX 3050
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 2060 Super
70 raster 70
rt 65
ai 67
efficiency 70
GeForce RTX 3050
70 raster 70
rt 65
ai 67
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 Super | GeForce RTX 3050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 175 W | 130 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2022 |
GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3050
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 2060 Super vs GeForce RTX 3050
Which is better, GeForce RTX 2060 Super or GeForce RTX 3050? +
Both score 70 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 2060 Super worth the price? +
At $399, GeForce RTX 2060 Super delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3050 worth the price? +
At $249, GeForce RTX 3050 delivers a Specdex score of 70 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce RTX 2060 Super or GeForce RTX 3050 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.