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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 240mm instead of 247mm, a 7mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$379 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 60.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

2025

Why buy it

✅3.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 60.5 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅5.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (22,918 vs 22,713), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), 36 vs 34 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $120 cheaper on MSRP at $379 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 32.9% (60.5 vs 45.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,918 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB scores 22,713 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti reaches 22,918 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) with 136 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	22,713	22,918
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4608+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2572 MHz+1%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	144+6%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.5 MB+5%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	36+6%
Tensor Cores	136	144+6%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	9th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti's 180W — a 8.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 247mm, occupying 2.2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
TDP	165W-8%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	8-pin
Length	240mm	247mm
Height	111mm	135mm
Slots	2.2	2-9%
Temp (Load)	65°C-7%	70°C
Perf/Watt	137.7+8%	127.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB came in at $499, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launched at $379. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti was 24% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) vs 60.5 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti offers 33% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP	$499	$379-24%
Performance per Dollar	45.5	60.5+33%
Codename	AD106	GB206
Release	May 18 2023	April 16 2025
Ranking	#56	#57

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