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 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 175% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. But the GeForce RTX 4060 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,072 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,580
Performance
55%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+217% CUDA Cores (9,728 vs 3,072)
+217% RT Cores (76 vs 24)
+217% Tensor Cores (304 vs 96)

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 175% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060. The GeForce RTX 4080 also has more RT cores (76 vs 24) and more AI cores (304 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $508 EUR, $1,072 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 at $1,580 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 4060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~13% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. 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 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 4060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, roughly 175% ahead. The GeForce RTX 4060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 4080?

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 worth the extra $1,072 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 4080 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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 4080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 4060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4080
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0729,728
Ray Tracing Cores2476
Tensor / AI Cores96304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4080
Base Clock1,830 MHz2,205 MHz
Boost Clock2,460 MHz2,505 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed17 Gbps22.4 Gbps
Bandwidth272 GB/s716.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4080
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP115 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJun 2023Sep 2022