GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+17% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 3,072)
+17% RT Cores (28 vs 24)
+17% Tensor Cores (112 vs 96)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+38% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
+13% Bandwidth (272 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, 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.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 4060's memory is faster — 272 GB/s versus 240 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card by about 25%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 4060
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,072
Ray Tracing Cores2824
Tensor / AI Cores11296

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP170 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Jun 2023