G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅15.6% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 80).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 235mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.2% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅15.6% more average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 80).
✅Measures 229mm instead of 235mm, a 6mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.2% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2060 averages 15.6% more FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 14,114 vs 11,892 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2060 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2060 is about 40.2% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 15.6% more estimated average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 160W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2060 currently gives you 18.7% higher G3D Mark and 15.6% more estimated average FPS across 17 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	108 FPS	130 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	82 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	119 FPS
medium	83 FPS	96 FPS
high	69 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	64 FPS
medium	43 FPS	57 FPS
high	31 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	290 FPS	239 FPS
medium	247 FPS	206 FPS
high	197 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	135 FPS
high	131 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	88 FPS
medium	91 FPS	74 FPS
high	75 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	635 FPS	535 FPS
medium	508 FPS	428 FPS
high	423 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	401 FPS
medium	381 FPS	321 FPS
high	318 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	268 FPS
medium	254 FPS	214 FPS
high	212 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	428 FPS	467 FPS
medium	354 FPS	414 FPS
high	286 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	372 FPS
medium	302 FPS	321 FPS
high	235 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	199 FPS
medium	166 FPS	175 FPS
high	154 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 18.7%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 240 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	14,114+19%	11,892
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1755 MHz+4%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	120+50%	80
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.5 MB+32%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30+50%	20
Tensor Cores	240+200%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+50%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	160W	130W-19%
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	235mm
Height	113mm	124mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	91.5+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 28.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 18.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).