GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3090 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $142,133 JPY cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB starts at $178,969 JPY against $321,102 JPY for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~20% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $178,470 JPY above its $499 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $319,603 JPY above its $1,499 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3090, 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 24GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-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 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3090 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $142,133 JPY over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,496✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 328✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,695 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB✓ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19.5 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 936 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 350 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2020 | May 2023 |
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