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 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050: 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 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (96 vs 80).
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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20.1% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$249 MSRP

GeForce RTX 5050

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Blackwell on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (80 vs 96), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14.4% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 17,087), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 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 5050 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5% (68.6 vs 65.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 5050 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce RTX 5050

The GeForce RTX 5050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 24 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2317 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,087 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 5050's 17,087 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 14.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5050 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 5050). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.17 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5050). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 5050) with 96 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
G3D Mark Score	19,548+14%	17,087
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+15%	13.17 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2572 MHz+5%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+20%	80
L1 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+20%	20
Tensor Cores	96+20%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5050 is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5050 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5050) — a 17.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5050. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5050.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	320 GB/s+18%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	24 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5050). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5050).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 5050's 130W — a 12.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5050). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
TDP	115W-12%	130W
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+29%	131.4

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the GeForce RTX 5050 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5050 was 16.7% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 68.6 (GeForce RTX 5050) — the GeForce RTX 5050 offers 4.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5050 (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP	$299	$249-17%
Performance per Dollar	65.4	68.6+5%
Codename	AD107	GB207
Release	May 18 2023	June 24 2025
Ranking	#84	#112

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