GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 136% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $388 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $221 EUR, $388 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB at $609 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~16% 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 Ti 8GB still sits about $210 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 Ti 8GB's memory is 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 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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.