GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 73% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,120 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 73% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $279 CAD against $1,399 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop's memory is faster — 256 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card by about 73%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $1,120 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 96✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2023 |