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 4GB Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 115W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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

✅90.5% 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).
✅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

❌27.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 90W.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

2022

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 115W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅90.5% 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).
✅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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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).
❌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

❌27.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 90W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 90.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 9,489 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2022, 106.0% 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 DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 90.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 106.0% 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 RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	101 FPS	167 FPS
medium	89 FPS	152 FPS
high	76 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	93 FPS	137 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	65 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	45 FPS	86 FPS
medium	42 FPS	74 FPS
high	31 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	197 FPS	392 FPS
medium	168 FPS	334 FPS
high	130 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	240 FPS
medium	114 FPS	209 FPS
high	92 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	119 FPS
medium	67 FPS	98 FPS
high	55 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	427 FPS	812 FPS
medium	342 FPS	642 FPS
high	285 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	283 FPS	535 FPS
medium	251 FPS	443 FPS
high	206 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	365 FPS
medium	152 FPS	297 FPS
high	118 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	285 FPS	746 FPS
medium	233 FPS	613 FPS
high	212 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	594 FPS
medium	178 FPS	486 FPS
high	154 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	358 FPS
medium	89 FPS	308 FPS
high	80 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.

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 4GB Laptop GPU scores 9,489 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 106%. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1740 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 64 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	9,489	19,548+106%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	3072+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.127 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+112%
Boost Clock	1740 MHz	2460 MHz+41%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	96+50%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	24+50%
Tensor Cores	64	96+50%

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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 4GB Laptop GPU 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 4GB Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU 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: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 41.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	272 GB/s+42%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	24 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) 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 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 24.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	90W-22%	115W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	73°C-14%
Perf/Watt	105.4	170.0+61%