GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is positioned at rank #28 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 282.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-282.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+282.7%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 282.7%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,918 | 22,651+283% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4352+325% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.041 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+625% |
| Boost Clock | 1485 MHz | 2535 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 136+113% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.3 MB+330% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 157.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 288 GB/s+157% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 32 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 118.4 | 141.6+20% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | TU116 | AD106 |
| Release | April 23 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #324 | #59 |
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