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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the cheaper option by $331 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $568 EUR, $331 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $899 EUR. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $169 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the faster card by about 44%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $331 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 34✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 136✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | May 2023 |