Skip to content

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 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the cheaper option by $380 EUR.

Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)

VS
Price
€919
Performance
15/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€539
Performance
20/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+42% Bandwidth (272 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 96-bit)
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4060 also has more RT cores (24 vs 20) and more AI cores (96 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $539 EUR, $380 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop at $919 EUR. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $240 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4060's memory is also faster — 272 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card by about 33%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $380 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4060 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4050 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5603,072
Ray Tracing Cores2024
Tensor / AI Cores8096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4050 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,455 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock2,370 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4050 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4050 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP115 W115 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2023Jun 2023