GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, leading by roughly 18% 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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Price
$560 USD
Perf Index
28%
Value Score
0.050
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Price
$570 USD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.058
VRAM16GB GDDR7
Thermal TDP180W

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is noticeably faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB starts at $560 USD against $570 USD for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 16%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $141 USD above its $429 USD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pulls less power (160W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” 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.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's memory is faster β€” 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 5060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is noticeably faster, roughly 18% 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 5060 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $10 USD over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Often yes β€” despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB delivers better performance-per-dollar here.