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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: specs comparison
GeForce RTX 2060 came out in 2019 on the Turing architecture, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB in 2022 on Ampere. GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus (336 GB/s), GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus (224 GB/s). Power draw: 160 W vs 130 W. Recommended PSU: 500 W for GeForce RTX 2060 and 550 W for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
In short. The table below is built from the official spec sheets. Green marks the best value in a row, and under the table you will see which resolutions the VRAM is enough for. This is not an FPS benchmark.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GDDR6 · 2019 Spec sheet → | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB GDDR6 · 2022 Spec sheet → |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release year | 2019 | 2022 |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Shader cores | 1,920 | 2,560 |
| Boost clock MHz | 1,680MHz | 1,777MHz |
| VRAM GB | 6GB | 8GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus bit | 192bit | 128bit |
| Memory bandwidth GB/s | 336GB/s | 224GB/s |
| Power draw (TDP) W | 160W | 130W |
| Power connectors | 1×8-pin | 1×8-pin |
| Recommended PSU W | 500W | 550W |
Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K
- 1080pEnough VRAM: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
- 1440pBoth cards have less than 12 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.
- 4KBoth cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.
Based on actual specs: 8 GB of VRAM or more for 1080p, 12 GB for 1440p and 16 GB for 4K at high settings in new games. This is not an FPS benchmark: we don’t show scores we can’t back with a source.
How to use it
- Compare VRAM and memory bandwidth — they matter most at high resolutions.
- Check TDP, connectors and the recommended PSU: will your power supply cope.
- Look at the “Which is better for 1080p, 1440p and 4K” block.
- To add a third card, press “Change models or add a third”.
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Where the data comes from
Specs follow the official vendor spec sheets: GeForce RTX 2060, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. Reference designs; partner cards may have different clocks, TDP and connectors.
FAQ
Which is better — RTX 2060 or RTX 3050 8GB?
It depends on resolution and budget. By VRAM: 1080p: Enough VRAM: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. 1440p: Both cards have less than 12 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.. 4K: Both cards have less than 16 GB of VRAM — expect medium settings in new games.. There are no FPS benchmarks in the table — check tests in the specific games you play.
How much VRAM do RTX 2060 and RTX 3050 8GB have?
RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 with 336 GB/s of bandwidth, RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB of GDDR6 and 224 GB/s.
What PSU do RTX 2060 and RTX 3050 8GB need?
The vendors recommend a 500 W power supply for RTX 2060 and 550 W for RTX 3050 8GB. Power connectors: RTX 2060 — 1×8-pin, RTX 3050 8GB — 1×8-pin.
Which card is more power-efficient — RTX 2060 or RTX 3050 8GB?
Per the spec sheet, RTX 2060 draws 160 W and RTX 3050 8GB draws 130 W. Lower TDP means easier cooling and a smaller PSU.
Can I add a third graphics card?
Yes. Open the interactive comparison — the pair is already selected, you can add two more models and share the link.
Where do the specs come from?
From the official NVIDIA, AMD and Intel spec sheets — each model in the table header links to its vendor page. Bandwidth is calculated as “memory speed × bus width / 8”.
Not sure which to pick? Open our best graphics cards 2026 ranking (in Russian) — the editors explain which card to buy for 1080p, 1440p and 4K and for different budgets.