NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Opinion and specs

Gaming graphics

Our verdict

Mid-range

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is a mid-range dedicated graphics card made for gaming: a separate chip from the processor. It has 6 GB of memory and came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 21 laptops from $910, at an average price of $1135.

Above $999 there are clearly better options: for that money the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 22% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 a good graphics card?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 is a mid-range dedicated graphics card made for gaming: a separate chip from the processor. It sits at 16 of 36 within its type, with 50.4% of the power of the best graphics card in the catalogue.

Can you game on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050?

Yes, at 1080p on good settings. It reaches 1440p too, tweaking a detail or two in the heaviest games.

Is 6 GB of VRAM enough for gaming?

At 1080p, yes. At 1440p or with high textures, 6 GB starts to fall short in the most recent games.

Is the laptop NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 the same as the desktop one?

No. Beyond being a different chip, in laptops each maker decides how much power it is allowed to draw: on this model, between 35 and 115 W. That is why two laptops with the same card can perform quite differently.

What year is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 from?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 came out in 2023.

How much does a laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 cost?

It is currently fitted in 21 laptops from $910, at an average price of $1135.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $999 there are clearly better options: for that money the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 22% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR6
Discrete graphics card memory
6 GB
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA

Performance summary

#16 of 36
Relative performance 50.4%
Laptops 21
Price from $910
Average price $1135

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