GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 69% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 69% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 16GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card by about 69%. 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 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,752✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,860 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 450 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2022 | May 2023 |
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