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 (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,918 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+230.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅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

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

2020

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+230.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅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 (5,918 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).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,918 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 (Mobile) is a 2020 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 2020, 230.3% 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 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 230.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	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	83 FPS	137 FPS
medium	71 FPS	114 FPS
high	56 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	86 FPS
medium	36 FPS	74 FPS
high	25 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	144 FPS	392 FPS
medium	122 FPS	334 FPS
high	103 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	240 FPS
medium	67 FPS	209 FPS
high	52 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	119 FPS
medium	28 FPS	98 FPS
high	22 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	266 FPS	812 FPS
medium	213 FPS	642 FPS
high	178 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	535 FPS
medium	160 FPS	443 FPS
high	133 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	365 FPS
medium	107 FPS	297 FPS
high	83 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	256 FPS	746 FPS
medium	205 FPS	613 FPS
high	176 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	594 FPS
medium	155 FPS	486 FPS
high	127 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	358 FPS
medium	73 FPS	308 FPS
high	64 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 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 GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 230.3%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	5,918	19,548+230%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1024	3072+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+397%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz	2460 MHz+66%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	96+50%
L1 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%
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 (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 GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	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 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)) 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 (Mobile)) 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 (Mobile)	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 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (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 GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	50W-57%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	118.4	170.0+44%