GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out dramatically faster — about 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $287 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $221 EUR, $287 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $508 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~26% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 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. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4060's memory is faster — 272 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?
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 3050 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.