GeForce RTX 4050 Vs RTX 3060 Architectural Differences
- GeForce RTX 30 Series laptops like the 3060 employ Ampere, NVIDIA’s second-generation RTX architecture.
- 4050 RTX laptops use NVIDIA Ada Lovelace.
- Ada Lovelace architecture includes streaming multiprocessors with up to double the performance and power efficiency of prior generations.
- The RTX 3060 has Second-Gen RT Cores, while the 40 Series (including the 4050) has Third-Gen Cores for up to 2X ray tracing.
- RTX 3060 and 40 Series have third- and fourth-generation Tensor Cores, specialised AI processors.
Specifications and Performance
The GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU received an average G3D Mark rating of 14429, while the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU received a score of 13248, Software benchmarks. Better performance is reflected in higher results.
Comparing the mean outcomes of various APIs:
- RTX 4050 (185 FPS) against RTX 3060 (146 FPS).
- RTX 4050 (79 FPS) against RTX 3060 (90 FPS).
- RTX 4050 (130 FPS) vs. 3060 (110 FPS).
- RTX 4050 (61 FPS) vs. 3060 (58 FPS).
- RTX 4050 (5966 Ops/Sec) vs. RTX 3060 (5752 Ops/Sec) GPU computation.
- RTX 4050 (630) versus RTX 3060 (589) in terms of G2D rating.
- The laptop GPUs RTX 3060 and 4050 have 3840 and 2560 NVIDIA CUDA Cores.
- RTX 3060 and 4050 boost clocks are 1283–1703 and 1605–2370 MHz.
GDDR6 memory is limited to 6144 MB (6 GB) by both GPUs. The RTX 4050’s 128-bit Memory Interface Width is smaller than the 3060’s 192. The maximum TDP of both GPUs is 115W. The AI processing power of the RTX 4050 laptop GPU is indicated by its AI TOPS value of 194.
Key Technologies
Although the implementation or generation may vary, both GPUs support a variety of NVIDIA technologies:
- Both are compatible with NVIDIA DLSS: But the RTX 4050 belongs to the RTX 40 Series, which is distinguished by its DLSS 3. With the help of Fourth-Gen Tensor Cores and an Optical Flow Accelerator, DLSS 3 significantly improves performance by producing more high-quality frames through artificial intelligence. DLSS 2 Super Resolution is supported by RTX 30 Series. Compared to DLSS 2, RTX 40 Series with DLSS 3 uses less power for the same performance.
- Both offer real-time ray tracing for realistic graphics. With its Third-Gen RT Cores, the RTX 40 Series can render ray tracing with hyperrealism and speed.
- Both use Max-Q AI-powered technologies to optimize laptop performance, power efficiency, battery life, and acoustics in tiny form factors. Dynamic Boost, Battery Boost, Rapid Core Scaling, CPU Optimizer, WhisperMode, Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, and Optimal Playable Settings are Max-Q technologies.
- NVIDIA Reflex: Both offer NVIDIA Reflex to reduce system latency and improve target acquisition and reaction times.
- Both support NVIDIA Studio, which boosts creativity with AI features in creative programs, dedicated drivers, and tools like NVIDIA Omnivers.
- Both support the AI-powered NVIDIA Broadcast App for noise removal and virtual backgrounds in livestreams, audio chats, and video conversations.
- NVENC: The RTX 30 Series has a 7th-generation NVENC. The RTX 40 Series supports eighth-gen NVENC with AV1 encoding for better live streaming.
- RTX Video Super Resolution: Both support RTX Video Super Resolution for AI-enhanced video playback in browsers.
- NVIDIA G-SYNC: Both support NVIDIA G-SYNC for smooth, tear-free gameplay.
- Virtual Reality (VR): The RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is listed as VR Ready. The RTX 4050 Laptop GPU also supports immersive VR experiences.
- Resizable BAR: Both support Resizable BAR, which allows the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer for improved performance in games.
- Drivers: Both utilize Game Ready and Studio Drivers optimized for performance and reliability.
- NVIDIA App: Both are compatible with the NVIDIA App, a companion for managing drivers, settings, recording, and AI filters.
- Use Cases: Both GeForce RTX 30 Series and 40 Series laptops are designed for gamers and creators. They are also highlighted for accelerating STEM coursework, including simulation, modeling, data science, and AI-powered remote learning.
Pricing Information
The last seen price for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU was $309.99. Price data was not available (“NAP”) for the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU at the time of the data snapshot (May 12th, 2025). Therefore, a value comparison based on price was only available for the 3060 (42.74 G3D Mark / $Price).
