GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $199 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner, offering 58.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. 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 Ti is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $280 EUR against $479 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~58% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $80 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB draws just 160W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-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 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (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 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
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Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $199 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 200 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Dec 2020 | May 2023 |