GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, 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 4060's memory is faster β 272 GB/s versus 240 GB/s β which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card by about 22%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β particularly VRAM and power draw β and check current stock before buying.