GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB vs RTX 3090 Ti

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce RTX 3090 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.

RTX 3090 Ti
2022
24 GB GDDR6X, 450 Watt
77.06
+29.8%

RTX 3090 Ti outperforms RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1034
Place by popularitynot in top-10090
Cost-effectiveness evaluation8.1763.08
Power efficiency11.7924.78
ArchitectureAmpere (2020−2024)Ada Lovelace (2022−2024)
GPU code nameGA102AD106
Market segmentDesktopDesktop
Release date27 January 2022 (2 years ago)18 May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999 $499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB has 672% better value for money than RTX 3090 Ti.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores107524352
Core clock speed1560 MHz2310 MHz
Boost clock speed1860 MHz2535 MHz
Number of transistors28,300 million22,900 million
Manufacturing process technology8 nm5 nm
Power consumption (TDP)450 Watt165 Watt
Texture fill rate625.0344.8
Floating-point processing power40 TFLOPS22.06 TFLOPS
ROPs11248
TMUs336136
Tensor Cores336136
Ray Tracing Cores8434

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Length336 mm240 mm
Width3-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR6
Maximum RAM amount24 GB16 GB
Memory bus width384 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1313 MHz2250 MHz
Memory bandwidth1,008 GB/s288.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMI++

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.66.7
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.03.0
Vulkan1.31.3
CUDA8.68.9

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RTX 3090 Ti 77.06
+29.8%
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 59.39

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX 3090 Ti 29625
+29.8%
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 22831

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RTX 3090 Ti 69481
+61.2%
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 43112

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RTX 3090 Ti 53110
+64.6%
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 32275

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 3090 Ti 246319
+49%
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 165263

3DMark Ice Storm GPU

Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of 3DMark suite. Ice Storm was used to measure entry level laptops and Windows-based tablets performance. It utilizes DirectX 11 feature level 9 to display a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet in 1280x720 resolution. Discontinued in January 2020, it is now superseded by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 3090 Ti 564087
RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB 600933
+6.5%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD220
+27.2%
173
−27.2%
1440p153
+62.8%
94
−62.8%
4K108
+89.5%
57
−89.5%

Cost per frame, $

1080p9.09
−215%
2.88
+215%
1440p13.07
−146%
5.31
+146%
4K18.51
−111%
8.75
+111%
  • RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB has 215% lower cost per frame in 1080p
  • RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB has 146% lower cost per frame in 1440p
  • RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB has 111% lower cost per frame in 4K

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+31.2%
130−140
−31.2%
Cyberpunk 2077 219
+36.9%
160−170
−36.9%
Elden Ring 300−350
+81.4%
167
−81.4%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+31.2%
130−140
−31.2%
Cyberpunk 2077 101
+34.7%
75−80
−34.7%
Forza Horizon 4 400−450
+28.2%
344
−28.2%
Metro Exodus 150−160
−5.3%
160
+5.3%
Red Dead Redemption 2 140−150
+31.5%
100−110
−31.5%
Valorant 400−450
+59.2%
260−270
−59.2%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+31.2%
130−140
−31.2%
Cyberpunk 2077 86
+32.3%
65−70
−32.3%
Dota 2 185
+13.5%
163
−13.5%
Elden Ring 317
+42.2%
220−230
−42.2%
Far Cry 5 136
−2.2%
139
+2.2%
Fortnite 300−350
+32.2%
230−240
−32.2%
Forza Horizon 4 400−450
+62.1%
272
−62.1%
Grand Theft Auto V 170
+4.3%
163
−4.3%
Metro Exodus 73
−74%
127
+74%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 210−220
+0%
210−220
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 140−150
+31.5%
100−110
−31.5%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Valorant 400−450
+59.2%
260−270
−59.2%
World of Tanks 270−280
+0%
270−280
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 180−190
+31.2%
130−140
−31.2%
Cyberpunk 2077 76
+38.2%
55−60
−38.2%
Dota 2 195
+30%
150−160
−30%
Far Cry 5 140−150
+22.9%
110−120
−22.9%
Forza Horizon 4 400−450
+87.7%
235
−87.7%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 210−220
+0%
210−220
+0%
Valorant 400−450
+59.2%
260−270
−59.2%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 151
+49.5%
101
−49.5%
Elden Ring 208
+44.4%
140−150
−44.4%
Grand Theft Auto V 151
+49.5%
101
−49.5%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 90−95
+34.8%
65−70
−34.8%
World of Tanks 500−550
+32%
350−400
−32%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 85−90
+0%
85−90
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 100−110
+46.6%
70−75
−46.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 52
+30%
40−45
−30%
Far Cry 5 160−170
+0%
160−170
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 300−310
+96.1%
153
−96.1%
Metro Exodus 130−140
+14.3%
119
−14.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 170−180
+85.4%
96
−85.4%
Valorant 350−400
+55.2%
230−240
−55.2%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 100−105
+42.9%
70−75
−42.9%
Dota 2 181
+79.2%
101
−79.2%
Elden Ring 116
+56.8%
70−75
−56.8%
Grand Theft Auto V 181
+79.2%
101
−79.2%
Metro Exodus 84
+75%
48
−75%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 200−210
+0%
200−210
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 60−65
+42.2%
45−50
−42.2%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 181
+79.2%
101
−79.2%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 90−95
+19.7%
75−80
−19.7%
Counter-Strike 2 100−105
+42.9%
70−75
−42.9%
Cyberpunk 2077 27
+50%
18−20
−50%
Dota 2 184
+31.4%
140−150
−31.4%
Far Cry 5 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Fortnite 95−100
+0%
95−100
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 160−170
+104%
80
−104%
Valorant 210−220
+60.3%
130−140
−60.3%

This is how RTX 3090 Ti and RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB compete in popular games:

  • RTX 3090 Ti is 27% faster in 1080p
  • RTX 3090 Ti is 63% faster in 1440p
  • RTX 3090 Ti is 89% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Forza Horizon 4, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX 3090 Ti is 104% faster.
  • in Metro Exodus, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB is 74% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RTX 3090 Ti is ahead in 39 tests (71%)
  • RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB is ahead in 3 tests (5%)
  • there's a draw in 13 tests (24%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 77.06 59.39
Recency 27 January 2022 18 May 2023
Maximum RAM amount 24 GB 16 GB
Chip lithography 8 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 450 Watt 165 Watt

RTX 3090 Ti has a 29.8% higher aggregate performance score, and a 50% higher maximum VRAM amount.

RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 60% more advanced lithography process, and 172.7% lower power consumption.

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB in performance tests.


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