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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1050
8,5717% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4060341% better
37,77729% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 341% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1050
78.6348% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 406061% better
126.3477% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 61% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2016 with a MSRP of $109. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP107) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1050 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1050 includes 640 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,354 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,455 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1050 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1050 has the 216th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 8,571 score and $109 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 78.63. This is the 46th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 272 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4060 includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,830 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,460 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 24 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 has the 62nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 37,777 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 126.34. This is the 10th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2016Q2 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$109$299
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
Low - 1080p
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147 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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119 FPS
High - 1080p
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104 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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95 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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70 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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39 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 orGeForce RTX 4060

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 orGeForce RTX 4060
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-11%
Arc B5807.37-4%
GeForce RTX 40607.67
GeForce RTX 50608.17+7%
GeForce RTX 40708.89+16%
GeForce RTX 30609.68+26%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+35%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+36%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+162%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1050
8,5717% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4060341% better
37,77729% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 341% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 is ranked 216th with a score of 8,571, and the GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 62nd with a score of 37,777.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1050
78.6348% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 406061% better
126.3477% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 61% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1050 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1050 is ranked 46th with a performance per dollar of 78.63, and the GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 10th with a performance per dollar of 126.34.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti37,941+343%
Radeon VII37,881+342%
GeForce RTX 406037,777+341%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti37,671.5+340%
Arc A75037,288+335%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453+10%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5+7%
GeForce GTX 10508,571
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-1%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti8,415-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1050 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Arc A750129.02+64%
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71+62%
GeForce RTX 4060126.34+61%
Arc A770125.54+60%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)119.81+52%
Arc A38093.23+19%
GeForce GTX 165091.58+16%
GeForce GTX 105078.63
Radeon RX 48078.25-0%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti68.01-14%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,797
10,391.5
(+478.27%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,984
11,117.5
(+460.36%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
40,922
145,880
(+256.48%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,797
27,882.5
(+310.22%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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124,472
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,817
35,757
(+305.55%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
132
276
(+109.09%)
PassMark G3D Mark
5,039
19,688
(+290.71%)
PassMark G2D Mark
456
1,065
(+133.55%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
88.3
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
CodenameGP107AD107
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Process Size14 nm5 nm
Transistors3,300 million18,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
Memory Size2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth112.1 Gb/s272 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,752 MHz2,125 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB24 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W115 W
Suggested PSU250 W300 W
Power Connectors--1x 12-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
CUDA Cores6403,072
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)524
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4096
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Tensor Cores--96
Ray Tracing Cores--24
Core Clock Speed1,354 MHz1,830 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,455 MHz2,460 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
Pixel Fill Rate46.56 GPixel/s118.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate58.2 GTexel/s236.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.86 TFLOPS15.11 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance58.2 GFLOPS236.2 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1050GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.