G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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16.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$429 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

2025

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 53.1 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($429 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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16.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$429 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 53.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $429 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB averages 3.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 22,713 vs 22,770 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023 and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023). That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $429 MSRP. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is about $70 cheaper on MSRP at $429 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $429 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	223 FPS	221 FPS
medium	208 FPS	207 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	197 FPS	195 FPS
medium	166 FPS	165 FPS
high	137 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	136 FPS
medium	115 FPS	115 FPS
high	94 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	433 FPS	490 FPS
medium	366 FPS	403 FPS
high	296 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	241 FPS	269 FPS
1440p
low	279 FPS	318 FPS
medium	239 FPS	256 FPS
high	195 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	160 FPS
medium	102 FPS	135 FPS
high	84 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	888 FPS	890 FPS
medium	716 FPS	718 FPS
high	628 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	511 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	676 FPS	681 FPS
medium	537 FPS	541 FPS
high	460 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	458 FPS	462 FPS
medium	363 FPS	365 FPS
high	312 FPS	318 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	256 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	775 FPS	744 FPS
medium	639 FPS	610 FPS
high	558 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	479 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	601 FPS
medium	503 FPS	491 FPS
high	435 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	363 FPS
medium	322 FPS	311 FPS
high	298 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	254 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB scores 22,713 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) with 136 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	22,713	22,770
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2572 MHz+1%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	144+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is on a newer tier with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB tops out at DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB's 180W — a 8.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
TDP	165W-8%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2.2	2-9%
Temp (Load)	65°C-4%	68°C
Perf/Watt	137.7+9%	126.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB launched at $429. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB costs 14% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 53.1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 16.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).