GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

#9

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

81%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+41.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 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 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 41.7%. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1755 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 80 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,332	20,312+42%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.986 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1755 MHz+5%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	80	152+90%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	4.8 MB+92%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	38+90%
Tensor Cores	80	152+90%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 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 RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	286.6+182%	101.6