GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear winner, offering 95.6% better value than GeForce RTX 4060.
The GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5050 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 5050 is the better value, undercutting it by $244 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5050
The GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 5050 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 5050.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5050 currently lists from $256 EUR, $244 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $500 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5050 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~96% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $201 EUR above its $299 EUR 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 272 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5050 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5050?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5050 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce RTX 5050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $244 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jun 2025 |
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