GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 69% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Price
£1,600
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+250% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+147% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 4,352)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+36% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 69% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 450W for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 16GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster card by about 69%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 69% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 16GB) 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 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)10,7524,352
Ray Tracing Cores8434
Tensor / AI Cores336136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock1,560 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock1,860 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity24 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed21 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth1,008 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP450 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2022May 2023