NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3050 6GB

Ampere · 6 GB GDDR6

#14 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.14/100

Lowest price

221€

FPS / €

1.52

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Nvidia

RTX 4060

Ada Lovelace · 8 GB GDDR6

#37 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.41/100

Lowest price

553€

FPS / €

0.727

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Our verdict

The RTX 4060 is on average 20% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 6GB is currently 332€ cheaper (221€ vs 553€).
With 1.52 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RTX 3050 6GB

RTX 4060

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

351 FPS

1% low 202

355 FPS

1% low 204

Apex Legends

+31%

176 FPS

1% low 122

230 FPS

1% low 149

Grand Theft Auto V

+32%

60 FPS

1% low 45

79 FPS

1% low 62

Red Dead Redemption 2

+34%

87 FPS

1% low 63

117 FPS

1% low 83

Cyberpunk 2077

+29%

65 FPS

1% low 49

84 FPS

1% low 64

Rocket League

+14%

614 FPS

1% low 250

703 FPS

1% low 287

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+38%

98 FPS

1% low 75

135 FPS

1% low 102

Crimson Desert

+34%

73 FPS

1% low 53

98 FPS

1% low 70

FPS / €

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

RTX 3050 6GB

1.52

RTX 4060

0.727

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Specifications

	RTX 3050 6GB	RTX 4060
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Release date	2024-02	2023-06
Video memory	6 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	96 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	168 GB/s	272 GB/s
Shading units	2304	3072
Boost clock	1470 MHz	2460 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	70 W	115 W
Recommended PSU	300 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$169	$299

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3050 6GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score7.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

151

Average build price

791€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 52€

Latest builds

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RTX 4060

#37 / 71

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

120

Average build price

1,130€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 52€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RTX 3050 6GB

23 models tracked

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RTX 4060

6 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3050 6GB or the RTX 4060?

The RTX 4060 is on average 20% faster than the RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 6GB is currently 332€ cheaper (221€ vs 553€). With 1.52 FPS/€, the RTX 3050 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3050 6GB or RTX 4060?

At 1440p, the RTX 3050 6GB averages 310 FPS versus 371 FPS for the RTX 4060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 6GB?

A power supply of around 300 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 6GB. 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?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 4060. 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 RTX 3050 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 6GB is the r5-5500 (52 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4060 is the r5-5600 (15 builds).

How much does the RTX 3050 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 6GB is available from 221€. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 4060 cost right now?

The RTX 4060 is available from 553€. We track 6 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for optimized graphics.