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