NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 2060 6GB

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#34 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.19/100

Lowest price

273€

FPS / €

1.359

Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

209€

FPS / €

1.608

Our verdict

  • The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RTX 3050 6GB is currently 64€ cheaper (209€ vs 273€).
  • With 1.608 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 2060 6GB
RTX 3050 6GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
345 FPS
1% low 196
351 FPS
1% low 202
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+13%
198 FPS
1% low 142
176 FPS
1% low 122
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%
71 FPS
1% low 50
60 FPS
1% low 45
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+20%
104 FPS
1% low 74
87 FPS
1% low 63
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+12%
73 FPS
1% low 54
65 FPS
1% low 49
Rocket League

Rocket League

+4%
637 FPS
1% low 272
614 FPS
1% low 250
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%
116 FPS
1% low 86
98 FPS
1% low 75
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+19%
87 FPS
1% low 62
73 FPS
1% low 53

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 2060 6GB
1.359
RTX 3050 6GB
1.608

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Specifications

RTX 2060 6GB RTX 3050 6GB
ArchitectureTuring Ampere
Release date2019-01 2024-02
Video memory6 GB 6 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit 96 bit
Bandwidth336 GB/s 168 GB/s
Shading units1920 2304
Boost clock1680 MHz 1470 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 70 W
Recommended PSU500 W 300 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$349 $169

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 2060 6GB

#34 / 71
Popularity score2.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

24

Average build price

894€

RTX 3050 6GB

#14 / 71
Popularity score8.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

153

Average build price

786€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2060 6GB or the RTX 3050 6GB?

The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 6GB is currently 64€ cheaper (209€ vs 273€). With 1.608 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2060 6GB or RTX 3050 6GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 2060 6GB averages 330 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 6GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 6GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 6GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 6GB?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 6GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A850GL 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2060 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 6GB is the r5-5500 (7 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 6GB is the r5-5500 (50 builds).

How much does the RTX 2060 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 2060 6GB is available from 273€. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from 209€. We track 26 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The first affordable RTX card supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics at 1080p and 1440p.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.

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