#NVIDIARTX4060vsRTX3050

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NVIDIA RTX 4060 vs RTX 3050: Features, Performance & Specs

RTX 4060 vs. 3050

The graphics card you choose may make or break gaming and video. Both models of the NVIDIA RTX 3050 and 4060 are budget-friendly GPUs. Early 2022 RTX 3050s use Ampere architecture. The 2023 Ada Lovelace family member RTX 4060 has DLSS 3, architecture, and power efficiency advancements.

Architecture

Ampere architecture of RTX 3050

Based on Samsung's 8nm tech

Next-generation Tensor Cores with Ray Tracing

GA106 or GA107 GPU, depending on model.

Less efficient than newer nodes RTX 4060 (Ada Lovelace Designs)

Based on TSMC's 4N manufacturing node's more efficient 5nm-class design

Has fourth-generation Tensor Cores and third-generation Ray Tracing Cores.

Uses the new Shader Execution Reordering (SER) to improve ray tracing.

Compatible with NVIDIA frame generation technology and DLSS 3.

The RTX 4060 has great AI, architecture, and power efficiency.

Video Game Performance

Games in 1080p

Most modern AAA games run at medium to high frame rates with RTX 3050. Ray-tracing is possible, but DLSS makes it smooth.

RTX 4060 runs most 1080p-intensive games smoothly. Even when native performance drops, DLSS 3 frame generation lets it run demanding games with ray tracing.

1440p gaming

Modern 1440p games are hard for the RTX 3050 to run without decreasing settings. Unsuitable for 1440p games.

The RTX 4060 is better for 1440p gaming. DLSS and tuned settings give it good frame rates despite being weaker than the RTX 4060 Ti.

Ray Tracing/DLSS

Ray tracing must be disabled to preserve frame rates, while DLSS 2 improves performance on the RTX 3050.

RTX 4060 DLSS 3 and AI frame generation boost performance in compatible games with ray tracing.

The RTX 4060 outperforms the 3050 in all games, notably with DLSS 3.

Features

NVIDIA RTX 4060 and 3050 are entry-level to mid-range 1080p graphics cards with different architectures and capabilities.

Ampere-based RTX 3050 supports 2nd- and 3rd-gen Ray Tracing and Tensor Cores. AI-powered DLSS 2 upscales low-resolution photos to improve tough game performance.

It supports casual gaming, streaming, and light content creation with NVIDIA Reflex, Broadcast, and Resizable BAR. No AV1 encoding or DLSS 3 on the RTX 3050.

The updated Ada Lovelace architecture makes the RTX 4060 better. DLSS 3 boosts FPS in compatible games using AI-based frame generation. It has 3rd-gen Ray Tracing Cores, 4th-gen Tensor Cores, and a massive 24MB L2 cache for performance and memory efficiency. It enhances current codec streams and video providers by supporting AV1 hardware encoding.

Power efficiency is another RTX 4060 advantage. Despite greater performance, TSMC's 4N technology lowers its TDP to 115W from 130W for the RTX 3050.

See also Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 vs. 3060 Laptop GPU Overview.

Pricing

The RTX 3050 costs around $249 (depending on availability).

Around $299 for RTX 4060

In conclusion

NVIDIA RTX 4060 outperforms RTX 3050 in power economy, performance, multimedia production, and DLSS 3. The RTX 3050 is good for budget-conscious beginners, but the 4060 is ideal for producers and gamers. In 2024 and beyond, it will be preferred since it adds value for a small price.