GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 46.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+46.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-46.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 46.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 136 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,400+46% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+70% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+145% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+44% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 136+70% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+72% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34+70% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 136+70% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 3050 OEM lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+14% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 130W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 235mm |
| Height | — | 124mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 108.8+19% | 91.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | AD106 | GA106 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #59 | #224 |
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