GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $168 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $180 GBP, $168 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $348 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~40% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.