GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Price
€580
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+56% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+6% CUDA Cores (4,608 vs 4,352)
+6% RT Cores (36 vs 34)

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

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

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB starts at $580 EUR against $1,070 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 120%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $151 EUR above its $429 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $571 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's memory is 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 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB?

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

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster, roughly 19% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5060 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 $490 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,3524,608
Ray Tracing Cores3436
Tensor / AI Cores136144

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,407 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity16 GB16 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 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP160 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Apr 2025