Quick answer
The RTX 5050 and RTX 4060 are about even for gaming in our index (scores 37 and 38, within 5%).
A side-by-side look at the GeForce RTX 5050 and the GeForce RTX 4060 using the specs from each maker and ComputingSkill’s gaming scores, the same numbers our calculators and tier list use. Prices change too often to compare here, so check current prices against the performance gap below.
Specs Side by Side
| RTX 5050 | RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| VRAM | 8GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Boost clock | 2570 MHz | 2460 MHz |
| Shaders | 2,560 CUDA Cores | 3,072 CUDA Cores |
| Board power | 130W | 115W |
| Maker’s recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Upscaling / frame generation | DLSS 4 upscaling and Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) | DLSS 4 upscaling and DLSS 3 Frame Generation (2x) |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gaming score (tier) | 37 (C) | 38 (C) |
Specs: RTX 5050 official page and RTX 4060 official page. Scores are ComputingSkill’s gaming index, positioned from publicly reported review averages, not our own benchmarks (methodology).
Gaming Performance
Estimated average FPS in a typical AAA game, from the FPS Calculator’s formula, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D so the cards are the limit. * marks a figure held back by the CPU. Ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation are not included.
| Resolution, settings | RTX 5050 | RTX 4060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p, high | 93 | 95 | RTX 4060 +3% |
| 1440p, high | 60 | 62 | RTX 4060 +3% |
| 4K, high | 29 | 29 | RTX 4060 +3% |
| 1080p, ultra | 74 | 76 | RTX 4060 +3% |
| 1440p, ultra | 43 | 45 | RTX 4060 +3% |
| 4K, ultra | 21 | 22 | RTX 4060 +3% |
VRAM
RTX 5050: 8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there.
RTX 4060: 8GB of VRAM is enough for ultra textures at 1080p, enough for high (not ultra) textures at 1440p and below the 12GB our VRAM rule asks for at 4K high settings, so expect to lower texture quality there.
With Your CPU
A faster card only pays off when your CPU can feed it. Here is each card with common processors in our bottleneck engine (typical AAA game, high settings). “GPU-limited” is normal; a CPU % is how much of the card goes unused.
| CPU | RTX 5050 | RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Core i3-12100F | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
| Ryzen 5 5600 | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
| Core i5-12400F | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
| Ryzen 5 7600 | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
| Core i5-14600K | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | GPU-limited / GPU-limited | GPU-limited / GPU-limited |
Power and PSU
With a Ryzen 5 7600, the PSU Calculator recommends 550W for a PC with the RTX 5050 and 550W with the RTX 4060. The makers’ own recommendations are 550W and 550W.
Which Should You Buy?
- Performance is close enough that price, VRAM and features should decide.
- Features differ: the RTX 5050 offers DLSS 4 upscaling and Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x); the RTX 4060 offers DLSS 4 upscaling and DLSS 3 Frame Generation (2x).
- Not sure your CPU keeps up? Check your exact pair in the PC Bottleneck Calculator.
More comparisons: RTX 4060 vs RX 7600, Arc B580 vs RTX 4060, RTX 4060 vs RTX 5060 and RTX 3060 12GB vs RTX 4060. Every card ranked: GPU tier list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RTX 5050 better than the RTX 4060?
They are about even for gaming in our index (37 vs 38). Pick on price, VRAM and features.
Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 5050 or the RTX 4060?
At 1440p high the RTX 5050 averages about 60 FPS and the RTX 4060 about 62 FPS in a typical AAA game with a fast CPU.
Which uses less power?
The RTX 4060 (115W board power vs 130W).