GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 5050 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5050 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $249 GBP, $99 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $348 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5050 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 63%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 130W against 175W, 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 2060 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 2060 SUPER (Blackwell 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 5050?
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.