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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 65.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅40.0% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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150.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 65.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 304mm, a 64mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅40.0% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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150.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌26.7% longer card at 304mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 40.0% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data, 51.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 320 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2023, 51.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and 135.3% more ray-tracing hardware. 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 4080 SUPER is about 150.4% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 40.0% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 51.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	177 FPS	350 FPS
medium	162 FPS	334 FPS
high	142 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	326 FPS
medium	118 FPS	274 FPS
high	101 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	194 FPS
medium	79 FPS	160 FPS
high	66 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	425 FPS	851 FPS
medium	359 FPS	680 FPS
high	292 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	651 FPS
medium	229 FPS	536 FPS
high	186 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	358 FPS
medium	95 FPS	304 FPS
high	77 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	855 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	999 FPS
high	609 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	988 FPS
medium	527 FPS	902 FPS
high	452 FPS	770 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	577 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	580 FPS
medium	355 FPS	504 FPS
high	308 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	385 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	775 FPS	999 FPS
medium	639 FPS	999 FPS
high	558 FPS	878 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	846 FPS
medium	503 FPS	733 FPS
high	435 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	615 FPS
medium	322 FPS	543 FPS
high	298 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 51.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 136 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	22,651	34,215+51%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	10240+135%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+137%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2550 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	136	320+135%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	10 MB+133%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	80+135%
Tensor Cores	136	320+135%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 155.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	736 GB/s+156%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12.2+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: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 240mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	160W-50%	320W
Recommended PSU	550W-35%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	240mm	304mm
Height	111mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	141.6+32%	106.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 60.1% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 66.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).