GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes out dramatically faster β€” about 460% ahead of the Arc A310. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Price
$707 CAD
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.040
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W
Price
$196 CAD
Perf Index
5%
Value Score
0.026
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP30W

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A310

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 460% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A310 currently lists from $196 CAD, $511 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $707 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 55%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $208 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 4GB on the Arc A310. The extra 12GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A310 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or Arc A310?

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A310 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than the Arc A310?

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, roughly 460% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the Arc A310?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $511 CAD over the Arc A310?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.