GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $260 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 615.9% better value than GeForce RTX 5050.
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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 2060 SUPER currently lists from $30 EUR, $260 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5050 at $290 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~616% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5050 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
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 |