GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5050 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5050 is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop, leading by roughly 5% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5050 is the cheaper option by $745 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5050 is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5050 starts at $280 EUR against $1,025 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 5050, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5050's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 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 Laptop (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 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5050?
The GeForce RTX 5050 is the faster card. 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 5050 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5050?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $745 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5050?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | 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 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,370 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jun 2025 |