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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530VRAM:4 GBMemory bus width:64 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):37.5 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

40%

4.5

Technical score

25%

4.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 95% of graphics cards
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

44%

2.6

Performance

24%

2.4

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

8.9

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 90%
4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

4.5

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 92%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £530
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop

Based on 2 · 4

Reviewers like it for esports, light games and DLSS, but are split on wider gaming and agree video memory is too small.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop

Based on 223 owners sharing their experience in online comments

39%positive34%mixed27%negative

Owners praise its capable gaming performance, but report inconsistent frame rates, low power limits, and limited VRAM.

What owners dislike

  • Some owners report lower frame rates than in reviews, often in CS2, PUBG and Valorant, and say changing game settings barely raises them.28
  • Owners report frame drops and stutters during gaming, especially on 8GB RAM setups, with fps dipping sharply in busy scenes or while driving.14
  • Owners say gaming becomes very laggy when the laptop runs on battery, and performance only returns to normal when it is plugged in.7
  • Some owners find games use the integrated graphics instead of the RTX 2050, including on external monitors, and need manual settings to switch.5
  • Owners report GPU detection problems, such as Intel graphics showing instead of the RTX 2050, and missing GPU power settings in Armoury Crate.5
  • Owners say the GPU rarely exceeds its 42–55W power limit, which caps performance even at high settings.4
  • Owners say the RTX 2050 falls clearly behind the RTX 3050 in games, with the gap mostly coming from the 3050's higher power limit.4
  • Some owners see GPU usage stay low or swing wildly, around 40–45% or even 10%, which causes bottlenecks and inconsistent fps.3
  • Owners say 4GB of VRAM is not enough for newer games, causing video memory to fill up and limiting high settings.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

44%

2.6

Performance

24%

2.4

Memory

12%

8.8

Power

11%

8.9

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

6.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
4,076 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 4,076 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 90.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
3,300 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 3,300 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
7,717 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 7,717 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 89.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
3,507 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 3,507 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87.9% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
5.1 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 5.1 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 86.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 87.7% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
64 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
112 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 94.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 22.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 78.3% of graphics cards and equal to 9.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.3% of graphics cards and equal to 46.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
32.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 56.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
37.5 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 37.5 W, which is lower than that of 97.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
45 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 45 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
?
Board power limit
45 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 45 W, which is lower than that of 98% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
30 W
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Size
?
Length
?
Height
?
Slot width
?
Weight
?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 82.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (37.5 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    37.5 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 79.5% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (45 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    45 W vs 220 W
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    87 °C vs 95 °C
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 79.5% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (45 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    45 W vs 220 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    This graphics card supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 82.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (37.5 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    37.5 W vs 215 W
  • 79.5% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (45 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    45 W vs 220 W
  • 8 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    87 °C vs 95 °C
  • 79.5% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (45 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    45 W vs 220 W
  • 41% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,477 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,477 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 37.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 7.2
  • 24 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    16 vs 40
  • 61.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (735 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    735 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    64 vs 184
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    16 vs 40
  • 37.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models

    4.5

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 7.2
  • 42.3% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.8
  • 24.1% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.97 vs 7.4).
    5.97 vs 7.41
  • 41% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,477 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,477 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 24 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    16 vs 40
  • 61.7% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (735 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    735 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    64 vs 184
  • 24 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (16 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    16 vs 40
  • 78.9% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (79.7 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    79.68 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 75.3% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (39.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    39.84 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 77.4% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    5.1 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 80 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (64 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    64 vs 144
  • 65.9% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (7,717 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    7,717 points vs 22,638 points
  • 72.4% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4,076 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    4,076 points vs 14,779 points
  • 63.9% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (3,300 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    3,300 points vs 9,148 points
  • 2 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2021 vs 2023).
    December 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 70.9% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,507 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    3,507 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 66.7% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.16 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 65.4% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10.2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    10.2 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 2,304 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2048 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    2,048 vs 4,352
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    64 bit vs 192 bit
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    64 KB vs 128 KB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 60% larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (8 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    8 nm vs 5 nm
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • 62% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (8,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    8,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    2 vs 3
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 2.1a).
    2.1 vs 2.1a
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • 4.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    40 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
03/10/2025
Purchased laptop review · 12 game benchmarks
Verdict
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop is an entry-level option that's playable at low settings, but a desktop is the better buy.
7.0
VerTechHD
≈ estimated
28/06/2024
Gaming performance test · FPS in four games
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop barely handles most new AAA games at 1080p, but it is a solid budget pick for esports titles.
7.0
Jarrod'sTech
≈ estimated
01/08/2023
Comparison with RTX 3050 · 25-game benchmark
Verdict
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop is nearly as fast as the RTX 3050, so it's only worth it when it costs noticeably less.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
laptopmedia.com
≈ estimated
03/04/2023
Gameplay tests · Entry-level GPU
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 2050 (Laptop, 35W) suits light games and runs demanding titles on Low settings, with DLSS as its main edge over the MX570.
7.0
lesnumeriques.com
≈ estimated
27/09/2022
Lab test · Laptop GPU
Verdict
The GeForce RTX 2050 in the Honor MagicBook 14 is aimed at creative work, while Full HD gaming needs DLSS to run smoothly.

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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious entry-level gaming laptops
  • Support for DLSS significantly boosts frame rates in compatible titles
  • Efficient performance at 1080p for esports and moderate AAA gaming
  • Uses newer Ampere architecture (GA107) despite the '20-series' naming
  • Better power efficiency and thermal management compared to older mid-range cards
  • Includes dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI tasks

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop

  • Limited 4GB VRAM creates bottlenecks in modern, texture-heavy games
  • Very narrow 64-bit memory bus severely limits overall bandwidth
  • Ray tracing performance is minimal and often unusable in demanding titles
  • Lacks future-proofing for upcoming high-end games
  • Performance is often only marginally better than the older GTX 1650 Ti
  • Can struggle with stuttering in poorly optimized games due to VRAM limits

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop is an entry-level mobile GPU launched in late 2021, uniquely combining a 20-series name with the Ampere architecture (GA107) typically found in the 30-series. It features 2,048 CUDA cores, 4GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a boost clock speed up to 1,477 MHz, operating within a low TGP range of 30–45W. Its main pros include support for modern features like DLSS and hardware-based ray tracing, making it a budget-friendly option for 1080p gaming and basic creative tasks. However, it is heavily bottlenecked by a narrow 64-bit memory bus, resulting in limited bandwidth (112 GB/s) that often yields lower performance compared to the older RTX 2060 in demanding AAA titles.

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