GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 90% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $251 USD.
Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)
Comparable or lower specs
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 90% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop currently lists from $709 USD, $251 USD less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop at $960 USD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the gentler choice at 80W versus 115W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 115W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop carries 8GB versus 4GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card by about 90%. 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 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $251 USD over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 64 | 96✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,237 MHz | 1,470 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Feb 2023 |