GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 5050 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $258 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 738.2% better value than GeForce RTX 5050.
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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 $31 EUR against $289 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5050. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~738% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5050 draws just 130W versus 215W for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 5050 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
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Is the GeForce RTX 5050 worth the extra $258 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?
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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 |