GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 136% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $133,015 JPY cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 136% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB starts at $45,954 JPY against $178,969 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~65% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $45,705 JPY above its $249 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $178,470 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W vs 160W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's memory is also faster — 288 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 Ti 16GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $133,015 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 34✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 136✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,552 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 288 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 130 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | May 2023 |
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