NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 26/100 | 26/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 175 W | 130 W |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | $249 |
| Performance per $100 | 6.5 | 10.4 |
| Release year | 2019 | 2025 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 draws 45W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 offers better performance per dollar.