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 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅15.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 80).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅15.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 80).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 4.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 96 vs 80 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 20.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 15.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,353 vs 11,892). 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 (Mobile) 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $249 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	107 FPS	130 FPS
medium	96 FPS	113 FPS
high	83 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	119 FPS
medium	84 FPS	96 FPS
high	71 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	50 FPS	64 FPS
medium	47 FPS	57 FPS
high	36 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	359 FPS	239 FPS
medium	305 FPS	206 FPS
high	247 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	163 FPS
medium	196 FPS	135 FPS
high	160 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	113 FPS	88 FPS
medium	95 FPS	74 FPS
high	78 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	511 FPS	535 FPS
medium	409 FPS	428 FPS
high	341 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	401 FPS
medium	307 FPS	321 FPS
high	255 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	268 FPS
medium	204 FPS	214 FPS
high	170 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	511 FPS	467 FPS
medium	409 FPS	414 FPS
high	341 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	383 FPS	372 FPS
medium	307 FPS	321 FPS
high	255 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	192 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	255 FPS	199 FPS
medium	204 FPS	175 FPS
high	170 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,353 points.

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

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 96 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	11,353	11,892+5%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS+29%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+8%	1755 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+20%	20
Tensor Cores	96+20%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	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	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 12.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	115W-12%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	235mm
Height	—	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	98.7+8%	91.5