GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

111%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

107%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

105%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

104%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

103%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

101%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

100%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

98%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

98%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

96%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

95%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

94%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

94%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

92%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

92%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

92%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

91%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

91%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

91%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+37.5%)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 96.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+96.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($145)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 5.1%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	18,606	19,548+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2460 MHz+55%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	224+133%	96
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	3 MB+131%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	24 MB+773%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 GTX 1080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 77.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+78%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	24 MB+773%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12	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 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	74.4	170.0+128%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $145, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 51.5% less ($154 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 96.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).