GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 9% 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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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Price
Β£317
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.076
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
Price
Β£308
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.071
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP115W

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 starts at $308 GBP against $317 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's memory is faster β€” 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $9 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4060?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.