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 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster β€” about 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the better value, undercutting it by $855 CAD for the performance you get.

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Price
$1,562 CAD
Perf Index
41%
Value Score
0.026
VRAM12GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP350W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Price
$707 CAD
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.040
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $707 CAD, $855 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $1,562 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $208 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti still sits about $363 CAD above its $1,199 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster β€” 912 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 46% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

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 3080 Ti worth the extra $855 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes out ahead.

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

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.