GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, leading by roughly 42% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $381 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Price
€609
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+2% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,475 MHz)
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (504 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+35% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 4,352)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 also has more RT cores (46 vs 34) and more AI cores (184 vs 136), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB starts at $609 EUR against $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~14% 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 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB pulls less power (160W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB or GeForce RTX 4070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, roughly 42% 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 4060 Ti 8GB or the GeForce RTX 4070?

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 4070 worth the extra $381 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 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) 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 4070 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4070 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4070
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,3525,888
Ray Tracing Cores3446
Tensor / AI Cores136184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4070
Base Clock2,310 MHz1,920 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GBGeForce RTX 4070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP160 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Apr 2023