GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs T1000

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
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T1000

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1395 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs T1000 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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 T1000: 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

  • +196.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 159.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 21.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 220% higher power demand at 160W vs 50W.
  • 53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

T1000

2021

Why buy it

  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($350 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 160W, a 110W reduction.
  • Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,649 vs 22,651).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 196.1% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 7,649), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while T1000 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 12nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $49 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $350, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 159.8% (56.8 vs 21.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs T1000 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

T1000

The T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,649 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the T1000's 7,649 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 196.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the T1000 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 896 (T1000). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1395 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
G3D Mark Score
22,651+196%
7,649
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Turing
Process Node
5 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4352+386%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+782%
2.5 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz+82%
1395 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
136+143%
56
L1 Cache
4.3 MB+389%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The T1000 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The T1000 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1000 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 T1000. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (T1000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+3100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.1 (T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
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 7.0 (T1000). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the T1000's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (T1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
TDP
160W
50W-69%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
156mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
141.6
153.0+8%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the T1000 launched at $350. On MSRP, T1000 was 12.3% cheaper ($49 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 21.9 (T1000) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 159.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 TiT1000
MSRP
$399
$350-12%
Performance per Dollar
56.8+159%
21.9
Codename
AD106
TU117
Release
May 18 2023
May 6 2021
Ranking
#59
#333

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