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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 310mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,651 vs 34,445).
❌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 (136 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅+52.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅123.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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200.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌29.2% longer card at 310mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 97.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 310mm, a 70mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+52.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅123.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (304 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,651 vs 34,445).
❌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 (136 vs 304), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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200.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌29.2% longer card at 310mm vs 240mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 52.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, 304 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 is about 200.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 52.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 4080 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 320W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4080 currently gives you 52.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	177 FPS	276 FPS
medium	162 FPS	265 FPS
high	142 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	252 FPS
medium	118 FPS	214 FPS
high	101 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	147 FPS
medium	79 FPS	123 FPS
high	66 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	92 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	425 FPS	818 FPS
medium	359 FPS	665 FPS
high	292 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	461 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	617 FPS
medium	229 FPS	512 FPS
high	186 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	335 FPS
medium	95 FPS	287 FPS
high	77 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	221 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	855 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	999 FPS
high	609 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	775 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	988 FPS
medium	527 FPS	902 FPS
high	452 FPS	775 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	581 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	580 FPS
medium	355 FPS	504 FPS
high	308 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	388 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
1080p
low	775 FPS	999 FPS
medium	639 FPS	963 FPS
high	558 FPS	830 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	737 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	793 FPS
medium	503 FPS	690 FPS
high	435 FPS	585 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	510 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	567 FPS
medium	322 FPS	502 FPS
high	298 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	382 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080

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 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 34,445 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 52.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2505 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 76 (GeForce RTX 4080) with 136 Tensor cores vs 304.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
G3D Mark Score	22,651	34,445+52%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	9728+124%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	48.74 TFLOPS+121%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+1%	2505 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	136	304+124%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	9.5 MB+121%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	76+124%
Tensor Cores	136	304+124%

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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 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) — a 155.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	736 GB/s+156%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080). 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 4080
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 4080). 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
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,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4080's 320W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 4080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 310mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080
TDP	160W-50%	320W
Recommended PSU	550W-27%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	240mm	310mm
Height	111mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+32%	107.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 66.7% less ($800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 97.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).