GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 5050
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 $8,296 SEK for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear winner, offering 278.4% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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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 $2,790 SEK, $8,296 SEK less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $11,086 SEK. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~278% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5050 still sits about $2,541 SEK above its $249 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $10,387 SEK above its $699 SEK MSRP.
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?
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Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $8,296 SEK over the GeForce RTX 5050?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jun 2025 |