GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 15% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti starts at $66,300 JPY against $178,969 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 211%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still sits about $65,701 JPY above its $599 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $178,470 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is also faster — 608 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 16GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $112,669 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 290 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2021 | May 2023 |
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