GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
€966
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+217% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+135% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 4,352)
Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+52% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti currently lists from $966 EUR, $104 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $1,070 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 66%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $571 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 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 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $104 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,2404,352
Ray Tracing Cores8034
Tensor / AI Cores320136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock1,365 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,665 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth912 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP350 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2021May 2023