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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 115% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $1,100 EUR for the performance you get.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 53.0% better value than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Price
€479
Performance
26/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,579
Performance
56/100
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+156% Bandwidth (736 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+135% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 4,352)
+135% RT Cores (80 vs 34)

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 115% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER also has more RT cores (80 vs 34) and more AI cores (320 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $479 EUR, $1,100 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at $1,579 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~53% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $80 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $580 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 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 8GB or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 115% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $1,100 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,35210,240
Ray Tracing Cores3480
Tensor / AI Cores136320

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,295 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,550 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps23 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s736 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Jan 2024