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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅11.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (152 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌21.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 165W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅18.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 200W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 152), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅11.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (152 vs 136).

Why buy it

✅18.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 165W instead of 200W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌21.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 165W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 152), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB averages 18.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 22,713 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (165W vs 200W).

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 11.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is easier to justify on price alone at $399 MSRP, but GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still the stronger gaming card overall. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 18.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 25.1% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still the safer long-term pick.

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	152 FPS	223 FPS
medium	137 FPS	208 FPS
high	118 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	197 FPS
medium	107 FPS	166 FPS
high	91 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	138 FPS
medium	65 FPS	115 FPS
high	50 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	425 FPS	433 FPS
medium	366 FPS	366 FPS
high	296 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	279 FPS
medium	229 FPS	239 FPS
high	190 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	123 FPS
medium	114 FPS	102 FPS
high	96 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	859 FPS	888 FPS
medium	693 FPS	716 FPS
high	602 FPS	628 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	511 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	676 FPS
medium	529 FPS	537 FPS
high	452 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	458 FPS
medium	346 FPS	363 FPS
high	275 FPS	312 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	256 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	580 FPS	775 FPS
medium	514 FPS	639 FPS
high	424 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	613 FPS
medium	427 FPS	503 FPS
high	335 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	375 FPS
medium	266 FPS	322 FPS
high	234 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	256 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 22,713 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads by 11.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 152 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	20,312	22,713+12%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+12%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2535 MHz+52%
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	152+12%	136
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+12%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38+12%	34
Tensor Cores	152+12%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
TDP	200W	165W-18%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2-9%	2.2
Temp (Load)	75	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	101.6	137.7+36%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 11.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).