GeForce RTX 4060 against GeForce RTX 5050
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 4060 is 4% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 7% in the RTX 4060's favour.
- The RTX 5050 typically costs $40 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5050 is the better buy: 10.8 points per $100 against 9.7.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 28 | 27 | 1 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 35 | 34 | 1 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 28 | 27 | 1 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 16 | 15 | 1 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 32 | 30 | 2 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 11%right |
| Typical price | $289 | $249 | $40right |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | level |
| Board power | 115 W | 130 W | 13%left |
| Length | 230 mm | 220 mm | 5%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 4060 | 31 vs 29 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 115 W | 130 W |
| Length | 230 mm | 220 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $289 | $249 |