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.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 175% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 175% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 24) and more AI cores (304 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 175%. 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 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Sep 2022 |
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