GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 285% in our performance index.

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Price
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Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,407 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090
Price
£3,180
Performance
100%
VRAM
32 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+522% Bandwidth (1,792 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
+400% CUDA Cores (21,760 vs 4,352)
+400% RT Cores (170 vs 34)

GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, around 285% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5090 packs 21,760 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 575W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 32GB against 16GB, the GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090's memory is also faster — 1,792 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (512-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5090 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 5090?

The GeForce RTX 5090 is the faster card by about 285%. 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 5090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5090 is dramatically faster, roughly 285% 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 5090?

The GeForce RTX 5090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 32GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Does the GeForce RTX 5090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 32GB (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 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5090
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)4,35221,760
Ray Tracing Cores34170
Tensor / AI Cores136680

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5090
Base Clock2,310 MHz2,010 MHz
Boost Clock2,535 MHz2,407 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5090
VRAM Capacity16 GB32 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit512-bit
Memory Speed18 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth288 GB/s1,792 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBGeForce RTX 5090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP160 W575 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2023Jan 2025