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 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 120% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. But the GeForce RTX 4060 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,956 CAD for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
$2,400 CAD
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+271% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
+250% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 3,072)
+250% RT Cores (84 vs 24)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
$444 CAD
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. 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 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $444 CAD, $1,956 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $2,400 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~146% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $145 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $401 CAD above its $1,999 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 272 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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 120% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $1,956 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7523,072
Ray Tracing Cores8424
Tensor / AI Cores33696

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,560 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity24 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP450 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2022Jun 2023