GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out dramatically faster — about 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $286 CAD, $158 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $444 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 17%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $145 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 130W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4060's memory is faster — 272 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce RTX 4060?
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.