GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the cheaper option by $305 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $285 GBP against $590 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws just 80W versus 160W for the GeForce RTX 2060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 2060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 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 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 30%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $305 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2060?
Does the GeForce RTX 2060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,680 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 160 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | May 2021 |