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 GTX 1050 Ti

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 211mm instead of 240mm, a 29mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,350 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($140 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+207.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 44.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 45.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.
❌13.7% longer card at 240mm vs 211mm.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

2016

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $159 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.
✅Measures 211mm instead of 240mm, a 29mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+207.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 44.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 45.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,350 vs 19,548).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($140 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.
❌13.7% longer card at 240mm vs 211mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 6,350 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 207.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 113.6% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $140 MSRP, and you are getting 207.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,350 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 GTX 1050 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	90 FPS	167 FPS
medium	80 FPS	152 FPS
high	67 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	137 FPS
medium	71 FPS	114 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	86 FPS
medium	35 FPS	74 FPS
high	24 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	129 FPS	392 FPS
medium	89 FPS	334 FPS
high	69 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	240 FPS
medium	47 FPS	209 FPS
high	31 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	119 FPS
medium	17 FPS	98 FPS
high	12 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	286 FPS	812 FPS
medium	229 FPS	642 FPS
high	190 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	214 FPS	535 FPS
medium	171 FPS	443 FPS
high	143 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	365 FPS
medium	114 FPS	297 FPS
high	95 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	228 FPS	746 FPS
medium	161 FPS	613 FPS
high	139 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	594 FPS
medium	132 FPS	486 FPS
high	115 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	358 FPS
medium	69 FPS	308 FPS
high	57 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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 GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 207.8%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	6,350	19,548+208%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	3072+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.138 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+607%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz	2460 MHz+77%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	3 MB+971%
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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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 GTX 1050 Ti 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 GTX 1050 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 142.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	272 GB/s+143%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 48.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 211mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	70W-39%	115W
Recommended PSU	300W-45%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	211mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	73°C
Perf/Watt	90.7	170.0+87%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti launched at $140 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti costs 53.2% less ($159 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.4 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 44.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).