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 5060 Ti 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 19% 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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Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Price
€379
Performance
31%
VRAM
8 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 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $379 EUR, $692 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at $1,070 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 237%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $571 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the gentler choice at 160W versus 180W. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 Ti 8GB. 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 Ti 8GB'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 Ti 8GB 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 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB?

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 $692 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 Ti 8GB
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 8GB
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,407 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

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