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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 165W, a 50W 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.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅35.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅41.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌43.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 115W instead of 165W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅35.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅41.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (136 vs 96).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

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.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 136), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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66.9% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌43.5% higher power demand at 165W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 35.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 16.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, 136 vs 96 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is about 66.9% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 35.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 16.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti 16GB is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (115W vs 165W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB currently gives you 16.2% higher G3D Mark and 35.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	167 FPS	223 FPS
medium	152 FPS	208 FPS
high	134 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	197 FPS
medium	114 FPS	166 FPS
high	99 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	138 FPS
medium	74 FPS	115 FPS
high	62 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	392 FPS	433 FPS
medium	334 FPS	366 FPS
high	268 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	279 FPS
medium	209 FPS	239 FPS
high	169 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	102 FPS
high	82 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	812 FPS	888 FPS
medium	642 FPS	716 FPS
high	551 FPS	628 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	511 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	676 FPS
medium	443 FPS	537 FPS
high	379 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	458 FPS
medium	297 FPS	363 FPS
high	234 FPS	312 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	256 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	746 FPS	775 FPS
medium	613 FPS	639 FPS
high	536 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	613 FPS
medium	486 FPS	503 FPS
high	421 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	375 FPS
medium	308 FPS	322 FPS
high	285 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	256 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 22,713 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads by 16.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 96 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	19,548	22,713+16%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2535 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	136+42%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	34+42%
Tensor Cores	96	136+42%

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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	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
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 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: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 5.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) 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 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	288 GB/s+6%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	24 MB	32 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) 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 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 35.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 240mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
TDP	115W-30%	165W
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	240mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2-9%	2.2
Temp (Load)	73°C	65°C-11%
Perf/Watt	170.0+23%	137.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 40.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 43.7% better value.