NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

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

Nvidia

RTX 2060 6GB

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#37 / 71

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

$226

FPS / $

1.642

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#38 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$260

FPS / $

1.292

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Our verdict

The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $34 cheaper ($226 vs $260).
With 1.642 FPS/$, the RTX 2060 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 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

345 FPS

1% low 196

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+13%

198 FPS

1% low 142

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+18%

71 FPS

1% low 50

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+20%

104 FPS

1% low 74

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+12%

73 FPS

1% low 54

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+4%

637 FPS

1% low 272

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

116 FPS

1% low 86

98 FPS

1% low 75

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

1.642

RTX 3050 8GB

1.292

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Specifications

	RTX 2060 6GB	RTX 3050 8GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-01	2022-01
Video memory	6 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	336 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	1920	2560
Boost clock	1680 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$349	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 2060 6GB

#37 / 71

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$894

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 8GB

#38 / 71

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$841

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

12/08/26

Carte graphique - GIGABYTE - RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC - 8 Go - Overclocking - PCI Express 3.0 x16

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Tray, Schwarz, 100-000000927

Unnamed build

r5-5600

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RTX 2060 6GB

10 models tracked

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RTX 3050 8GB

5 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2060 6GB or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The RTX 2060 6GB is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $34 cheaper ($226 vs $260). With 1.642 FPS/$, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2060 6GB or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 2060 6GB averages 330 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB 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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (40 builds).

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

The RTX 2060 6GB is available from $226. We track 10 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $260. We track 5 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 8GB

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.