GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5050 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5050 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $436 AUD, $5,465 AUD less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $5,901 AUD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1704%. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $187 AUD above its $249 AUD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $5,502 AUD above its $399 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 5050 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5050?
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2025 |