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 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 69% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $894 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+250% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+147% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 4,352)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Price
€609
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+36% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 69% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. 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 Ti 8GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $609 EUR, $894 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $1,502 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~46% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $210 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 Ti 8GB. 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 288 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 Ti 8GB?

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 Ti 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 69% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $894 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 8GB) 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7524,352
Ray Tracing Cores8434
Tensor / AI Cores336136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity24 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP450 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2022May 2023