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 4050 Mobile 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 4050 Mobile 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 4050 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅53.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 18.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅70% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 80).

Trade-offs

❌220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.

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 53.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 58% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 14,332), 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: 34 vs 20 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $99 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 18.8% (56.8 vs 47.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,332 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 4050 Mobile scores 14,332 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 58%. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 80 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,332	22,651+58%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 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	48	48
TMUs	80	136+70%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	4.3 MB+72%
L2 Cache	12 MB	32 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	34+70%
Tensor Cores	80	136+70%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	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: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 12 MB (GeForce RTX 4050 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 RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	12 MB	32 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4050 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 RTX 4050 Mobile	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 4050 Mobile) 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 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	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	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	50W-69%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	286.6+102%	141.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile came in at $300, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile was 24.8% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.8 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 18.8% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP	$300-25%	$399
Performance per Dollar	47.8	56.8+19%
Codename	AD107	AD106
Release	January 3 2023	May 18 2023
Ranking	#166	#59

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