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.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 160W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 240mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅70.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 18.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌23.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 70.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 90.5% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 11,892), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, 34 vs 20 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 18.9% (56.8 vs 47.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 11,892 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 90.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 80 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	11,892	22,651+90%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+145%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz	2535 MHz+44%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80	136+70%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	4.3 MB+72%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	34+70%
Tensor Cores	80	136+70%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) 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 RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 235mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	130W-19%	160W
Recommended PSU	450W-18%	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	235mm	240mm
Height	124mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	91.5	141.6+55%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM was 37.6% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 18.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP	$249-38%	$399
Performance per Dollar	47.8	56.8+19%
Codename	GA106	AD106
Release	January 4 2022	May 18 2023
Ranking	#224	#59

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