GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $266 CAD, $20 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB at $286 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 49%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Ampere 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 3050 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.