GeForce RTX 3050
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 130 W
GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 175 W
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 3050Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 3050 leads on efficiency (73 vs 70).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 3050Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3050 more score per dollar ($249 vs $399).
Score breakdown
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
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 2060 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −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.
Which is better for power efficiency, GeForce RTX 3050 or GeForce RTX 2060 Super? +
GeForce RTX 3050 — leads on efficiency (73 vs 70). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 3050 or GeForce RTX 2060 Super? +
GeForce RTX 3050 — more score per dollar ($249 vs $399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.