GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 120% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. But the GeForce RTX 4060 is the better value, undercutting it by $272,269 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 120% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $73,800 JPY, $272,269 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $346,069 JPY. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~113% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $73,501 JPY above its $299 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti still sits about $344,070 JPY above its $1,999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $272,269 JPY over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,752✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 336✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,860 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps✓ | 17 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 1,008 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 450 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Jun 2023 |
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