GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 5090.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5090 comes out dramatically faster — about 285% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $481,075 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 285% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $98,480 JPY, $481,075 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 5090 at $579,555 JPY. 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 $98,081 JPY above its $399 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5090 still sits about $577,556 JPY above its $1,999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 575W. The GeForce RTX 5090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 575W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5090 carries 32GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The extra 24GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5090 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or GeForce RTX 5090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 5090?
Is the GeForce RTX 5090 worth the extra $481,075 JPY over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 21,760✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 170✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 136 | 680✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,310 MHz✓ | 2,010 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,535 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 512-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 1,792 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160 W✓ | 575 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2023 | Jan 2025 |
