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The video provides a comprehensive comparison of the RTX 4050 and RTX 3060 gaming laptop GPUs across multiple games and settings, emphasizing performance, technical specifications, power consumption, and value. The RTX 3060 generally outperforms the RTX 4050 in raw FPS, especially at 1440p and higher power levels due to its greater number of CUDA cores, Tensor cores, and memory bandwidth. In contrast, the RTX 4050 shows benefits in specific situations like ray tracing and DLSS, where it sometimes offers smoother gameplay due to frame generation.
Games tested include "Cyberpunk 2077," "The Witcher 3," "Shadow of the Tomb Raider," "Hogwarts Legacy," "Forza Horizon 5," and others. Notable findings are the RTX 4050's superior 1% lows in some games and its overall smoother experience in frame generation-supported games. However, the RTX 3060 was generally faster, with an average performance lead of 5% at 1080p and 10% at 1440p.
Pricing comparison reveals that laptops with the RTX 3060 start as low as $800, while those with the RTX 4050 start at $1000. Full-powered versions of both GPUs typically cost around $1000, with the RTX 3060 offering better cost per frame value if prices are similar. While the RTX 4050 might appeal to those seeking thinner, more portable laptops, or better performance in frame generation-enabled games, owners of existing 3060 laptops may not find an upgrade to the 4050 worthwhile barring significant performance improvements. Neither GPU is ideal for 1440p gaming due to their 6GB VRAM, although both manage adequately with reduced settings and DLSS.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the RTX 4050 and RTX 3060 gaming laptops, highlighting their prices and performance differences in 25 games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The sponsor, Gigabyte, is mentioned with details about their Aorus 15 and 17 laptops featuring Nvidia’s latest RTX 40 series graphics, the budget-friendly G5 laptop, and updates to the Aero series for content creators.
The video examines technical specs: the RTX 3060 has more CUDA, Tensor, and RT cores and greater memory bandwidth, while the RTX 4050 boasts higher clock speeds and lower power consumption. Both GPUs were tested at 115 watts with Nvidia’s dynamic boost. The 3DMark TimeSpy results show the RTX 3060 pulling ahead at higher power levels, suggesting better performance without power limits.
Despite some CPU differences in the test laptops, the results at higher settings and 1440p remain viable for comparison. The video then dives into game-by-game performance starting with Cyberpunk 2077, showing the RTX 3060 slightly ahead in average FPS at both resolutions.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter evaluates the performance of two GPUs, the RTX 3060 and RTX 4050, across various games using different settings such as ray tracing and DLSS. The key points include:
1. **Cyberpunk**: The RTX 4050 leads in performance with ray tracing and DLSS enabled, offering smoother gameplay, especially at 1080p.
2. **The Witcher 3**: Both GPUs show similar performance with ray tracing enabled, with minor differences when using DLSS.
3. **Shadow of the Tomb Raider**: The RTX 4050 outperforms the RTX 3060 with a notable FPS increase.
4. **Hogwarts Legacy**: The RTX 3060 leads in average FPS, but the RTX 4050 has better 1% lows, particularly at 1440p with DLSS balanced mode.
5. **Forza Horizon 5**: Minimal FPS difference, but the RTX 4050 has better 1% lows.
6. **Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered** and **A Plague Tale Requiem**: The RTX 3060 mostly outperforms in average FPS, but the RTX 4050 shows better 1% lows potentially due to CPU differences.
Frame generation in supported games generally enhances the gameplay experience on the RTX 4050, making it feel smoother even if the average FPS gains are marginal.
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In this part of the video, the comparison between the RTX 3060 and RTX 4050 laptop GPUs is discussed, focusing on FPS performance across various games. Both GPUs gain FPS with DLSS enabled, but the 3060 consistently shows higher frame rates. The 3060 slightly leads in Microsoft Flight Simulator and significantly in Apex Legends. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 shows minimal difference, but DLSS still provides a boost for both. Over 25 games, the 3060 averages 5% faster at 1080p and 10% faster at 1440p. The video emphasizes the varying performance based on individual game optimizations and notes that the 3060 outperforms the 4050, particularly at higher power levels.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the performance and value of the RTX 3060 and RTX 4050 graphics cards. At 1080p resolution, the differences are minimal, but they become more apparent at the more GPU-intensive 1440p resolution. The RTX 3060 hit an optimal 60 FPS, while the RTX 4050 was close behind. The video also compares DLSS 2 and DLSS 3 in supported games, noting that DLSS was set to balanced mode with frame generation active on the 4050, which felt smoother in gameplay despite being harder to measure directly.
Despite the 4050 using more power in Cyberpunk at 1440p ultra settings, the 3060 achieved a higher average frame rate, making it more power-efficient at max GPU power limits. The video suggests that the RTX 3060 performs better in most games when considering current prices and availability. The RTX 3060 laptops start at $800 USD, with more fully-powered models available around $1000 during sales, otherwise potentially reaching up to $1500. Conversely, the RTX 4050 laptops start at $1000, with fully-powered options at $1200. The presenter concludes that the RTX 3060 offers better cost per frame value, assuming prices are similar, despite the newer features of the RTX 4050.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the performance and pricing of laptops with RTX 3060 and RTX 4050 GPUs. The 4050 might be a better choice for thinner and cheaper designs if both GPUs are capped at 100 watts or lower. Both full-powered 3060 and 4050 laptops are available for around $1000 USD, so choosing between them may depend on preference for frame generation, a feature more available in newer games and potentially advantageous with the 4050. The speaker suggests that if you already own a 3060 laptop, upgrading to a 4050 might not be worthwhile unless significant performance gains are desired. Additionally, neither GPU is deemed ideal for 1440p gaming due to their 6GB VRAM limitations, though they can manage 1440p with reduced settings and DLSS. References to further comparisons of the RTX 3060 against the RTX 4060 and an upcoming 4050 vs 4060 comparison are also mentioned.