G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅69.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

2024

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅69.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 69.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 73.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 96 vs 56 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 73.5% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 69.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 73.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (45W vs 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (45W vs 115W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 73.5% higher G3D Mark and 69.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	107 FPS	167 FPS
medium	89 FPS	152 FPS
high	77 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	137 FPS
medium	76 FPS	114 FPS
high	57 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	86 FPS
medium	33 FPS	74 FPS
high	21 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	164 FPS	392 FPS
medium	141 FPS	334 FPS
high	112 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	120 FPS	240 FPS
medium	99 FPS	209 FPS
high	76 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	119 FPS
medium	60 FPS	98 FPS
high	46 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	500 FPS	812 FPS
medium	406 FPS	642 FPS
high	338 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	349 FPS	535 FPS
medium	297 FPS	443 FPS
high	240 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	365 FPS
medium	195 FPS	297 FPS
high	145 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	238 FPS	746 FPS
medium	208 FPS	613 FPS
high	171 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	594 FPS
medium	164 FPS	486 FPS
high	130 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	358 FPS
medium	83 FPS	308 FPS
high	66 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1343 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,269 points.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile scores 11,269 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 73.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 4.813 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1343 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 14 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 56 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	11,269	19,548+73%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1792	3072+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.813 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+214%
Boost Clock	1343 MHz	2460 MHz+83%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	96+71%
L1 Cache	1.8 MB	3 MB+67%
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	14	24+71%
Tensor Cores	56	96+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 112.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	272 GB/s+113%
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 87.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	45W-61%	115W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	250.4+47%	170.0