GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RTX 5050 8GB recorded 167 FPS against 136 FPS for RTX 2060 12GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RTX 2060 12GB
136Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 54.2 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- December 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 10
RTX 5050 8GB
167Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 58.2 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- July 2025
- GPUsed cards tested
- 5
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What does this comparison mean?
The RTX 5050 leads the RTX 2060 12GB in this benchmark but reduces capacity to 8GB. This is another case where a newer GeForce is not an improvement in every respect. Compare the measured gain with your memory needs before replacing the 12GB card.
RTX 2060 12GB has 12GB and RTX 5050 8GB has 8GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RTX 2060 12GB
This is the later 12GB GDDR6 RTX 2060, retaining Turing architecture. MSI documented a December 2021 release for its 12GB board.
RTX 5050 8GB
NVIDIA announced the desktop RTX 5050 with Blackwell architecture and 8GB of GDDR6 for July 2025. The laptop configuration uses different memory.
Release and feature sources: RTX 2060 12GB source · RTX 5050 8GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.