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 4090 comes out dramatically faster — about 177% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. But the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the better value, undercutting it by $2,120 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,520 MHz)
Price
€3,190
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+276% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 4,352)
+276% RT Cores (128 vs 34)
+276% Tensor Cores (512 vs 136)

GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 177% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 also has more RT cores (128 vs 34) and more AI cores (512 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $1,070 EUR, $2,120 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $3,190 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $571 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 450W, 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4090'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 4060 Ti 16GB or GeForce RTX 4090?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 177% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $2,120 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4090 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 4090
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,35216,384
Ray Tracing Cores34128
Tensor / AI Cores136512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 4090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Sep 2022