GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 5060 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value, undercutting it by $760 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+13% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 3,840)
+13% RT Cores (34 vs 30)
+13% Tensor Cores (136 vs 120)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+56% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 5060 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $310 EUR, $760 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $1,070 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~245% 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.

Power & Efficiency

At 145W against 160W, the GeForce RTX 5060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. 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 5060's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB (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 16GB or GeForce RTX 5060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5060?

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 $760 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

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

Its 16GB (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 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,3523,840
Ray Tracing Cores3430
Tensor / AI Cores136120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP160 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023May 2025