GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the cheaper option by $832 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB starts at $175 GBP against $1,007 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop worth the extra $832 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 960 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2022 |