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 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: 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

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 45.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅8.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 45.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (22,713 vs 22,651), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 24.7% (56.8 vs 45.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

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

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

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 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

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB reaches 22,713 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 136 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	22,651	22,713
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2535 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	136	136
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	34
Tensor Cores	136	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation in supported games, so this part of the feature set is broadly comparable.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	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 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.

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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
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 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
TDP	160W-3%	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)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	141.6+3%	137.7

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 20% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 24.8% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP	$399-20%	$499
Performance per Dollar	56.8+25%	45.5
Codename	AD106	AD106
Release	May 18 2023	May 18 2023
Ranking	#59	#56

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