GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out marginally faster — about 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. But the GeForce RTX 5050 is the better value, undercutting it by $260 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+380% Tensor Cores (384 vs 80)
+140% RT Cores (48 vs 20)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5050
Price
€278
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+42% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 1,815 MHz)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $278 EUR, $260 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $538 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~84% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 130W against 250W, 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 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 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 2080 SUPER (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 5050?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5050 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 5050?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is marginally faster, roughly 5% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5050 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 5050?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $260 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
ArchitectureTuringBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0722,560
Ray Tracing Cores4820
Tensor / AI Cores38480

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
Base Clock1,650 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,815 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s320 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 5050
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x8
TDP250 W130 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jun 2025