GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6950 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 62% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
$678 CAD
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,310 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 6950 XT
Price
$1,052 CAD
Performance
42%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+135% Ray Accelerators (80 vs 34)
+100% Bandwidth (576 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

Radeon RX 6950 XT vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6950 XT vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is dramatically faster, around 62% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6950 XT is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $678 CAD, $374 CAD less than the Radeon RX 6950 XT at $1,052 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6950 XT wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $179 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is trading below its $1,099 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 335W, 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.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6950 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. 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 Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 62% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the Radeon RX 6950 XT?

The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the Radeon RX 6950 XT worth the extra $374 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6950 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6950 XT
ArchitectureAda LovelaceRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)4,3525,120
Ray Tracing Cores3480
Tensor / AI Cores136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6950 XT
Base Clock2,310 MHz1,860 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,310 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6950 XT
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s576 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBRadeon RX 6950 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W335 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2023May 2022