GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 5050 is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 11% up on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, though: $59 CAD cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5050 is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER starts at $290 CAD against $349 CAD for the GeForce RTX 5050. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $100 CAD above its $249 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5050 sips power at 130W next to the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. 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 2070 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 2070 SUPER (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 215 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2025 |