RTX 3060 is based on NVIDIA Ampere architecture, while the RTX 4050 uses the newer Ada Lovelace architecture, offering up to 2x performance and power efficiency improvements
The RTX 3060 has second-generation RT Cores, while the RTX 4050 features third-generation RT Cores for faster and more realistic ray tracing
The RTX 3060 includes third-generation Tensor Cores, while the RTX 4050 upgrades to fourth-generation Tensor Cores, enabling DLSS 3 for AI-driven frame generation
The RTX 3060 has 3840 CUDA Cores, compared to 2560 in the RTX 4050, favoring the 3060 for raw parallel processing
The RTX 4050 has higher boost clock speeds (1605–2370 MHz) compared to the RTX 3060 (1283–1703 MHz), improving performance in certain tasks
Both GPUs use 6GB of GDDR6 memory, but the RTX 3060 has a wider 192-bit memory interface compared to the RTX 4050's 128-bit, giving the 3060 an edge in memory bandwidth
Both GPUs have a maximum TDP of 115W, but the RTX 4050 is more power-efficient due to its Ada Lovelace architecture
The RTX 4050 supports DLSS 3, which uses AI to generate additional frames, while the RTX 3060 supports DLSS 2 for super-resolution
The RTX 4050 features eighth-generation NVENC with AV1 encoding for improved live streaming, while the RTX 3060 uses seventh-generation NVENC
Both GPUs are designed for gamers and creators, supporting real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA Studio, and AI-powered tools like NVIDIA Broadcast