GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $518 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $401 EUR against $919 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's memory is also faster — 240 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card. 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 3060 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $518 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,455 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit✓ | 96-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Feb 2023 |