GPU Comparison
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The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 107% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,488 CAD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 107% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. 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 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 34) and more AI cores (304 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB starts at $707 CAD against $2,195 CAD for the GeForce RTX 4080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~50% 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 4080 still sits about $996 CAD above its $1,199 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is faster — 717 GB/s versus 288 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 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 4080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 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.