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RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 4060

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (2023).

Winner

RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA Mid-range

37 / perf index
  • ~12% faster on average
  • Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

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RTX 4060

NVIDIA Mid-range

33 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (115 W vs 200 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($299 vs $399)
  • Newer (2023 vs 2020)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Verdict: The RTX 3060 Ti is around 12% faster than the RTX 4060 on average — a modest edge you may notice in demanding titles, but not a generational leap.

At launch pricing, the RTX 4060 offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 4060 is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 3060 Ti
37
RTX 4060
33

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 3060 TiRTX 4060
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Release year20202023
Est. performance
37
33
Shading units
4,864
3,072
Boost clock
1665 MHz
2460 MHz
FP32 compute
16.2 TFLOPS
15.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
128-bit
Board power
200 W
115 W
Launch MSRP
$399
$299

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 4060?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3060 Ti is about 12% faster than the RTX 4060 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 3060 Ti than the RTX 4060?

Roughly 12% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 4060 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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