NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

GTX 1050 Ti

Pascal · 4 GB GDDR5

#41 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.3/100

Lowest price

$225

FPS / €

1.222

Nvidia

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

Ada Lovelace · 8 GB GDDR6

#39 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.47/100

Lowest price

$470

FPS / €

0.866

Our verdict

  • The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is on average 43% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $245 cheaper ($225 vs $470).
  • With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

GTX 1050 Ti
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
328 FPS
1% low 186
334 FPS
1% low 205
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+76%
131 FPS
1% low 91
231 FPS
1% low 152
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+121%
34 FPS
1% low 26
75 FPS
1% low 58
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+110%
60 FPS
1% low 46
126 FPS
1% low 90
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+259%
17 FPS
1% low 12
61 FPS
1% low 47
Rocket League

Rocket League

+23%
540 FPS
1% low 211
666 FPS
1% low 284
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+195%
38 FPS
1% low 29
112 FPS
1% low 84
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+112%
50 FPS
1% low 39
106 FPS
1% low 76

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

GTX 1050 Ti
1.222
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
0.866

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Specifications

GTX 1050 Ti RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
ArchitecturePascal Ada Lovelace
Release date2016-10 2023-05
Video memory4 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth112 GB/s 288 GB/s
Shading units768 4352
Boost clock1392 MHz 2535 MHz
Power draw (TDP)75 W 160 W
Recommended PSU300 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$139 $399

Popularity on DropReference

GTX 1050 Ti

#41 / 69
Popularity score1.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

22

Average build price

$955

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

#39 / 69
Popularity score1.6/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

72

Average build price

$1,197

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the GTX 1050 Ti or the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is on average 43% faster than the GTX 1050 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1050 Ti is currently $245 cheaper ($225 vs $470). With 1.222 FPS per euro, the GTX 1050 Ti offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs more video memory (8 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

At 1440p, the GTX 1050 Ti averages 255 FPS versus 364 FPS for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1050 Ti?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the GTX 1050 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1050 Ti?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1050 Ti is the r5-5500 (4 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the r5-5600x (9 builds).

How much does the GTX 1050 Ti cost right now?

The GTX 1050 Ti is available from $225. We track 21 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is available from $470. We track 51 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, with Pascal architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it doesn't require external power and is perfect for budget configurations.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the RTX 4060, it excels at 1440p and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3.

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