GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 20%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 17 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 200 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Jun 2023 |
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