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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 285% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 285% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 575W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 32GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 16GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 5090?
The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 285%. 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 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 136 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 2,010 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,535 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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