GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+495.6%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

✅+495.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 137.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.
❌53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+495.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 137.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 160W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 240mm, a 84mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌433.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 30W.
❌53.8% longer card at 240mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while T400 4GB is a 2021 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 2021, 495.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 150.9% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 495.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 137.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 4GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 4GB is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $159 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	177 FPS	35 FPS
medium	162 FPS	22 FPS
high	142 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	21 FPS
medium	118 FPS	13 FPS
high	101 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	8 FPS
medium	79 FPS	6 FPS
high	66 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	433 FPS	48 FPS
medium	363 FPS	26 FPS
high	294 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	14 FPS
medium	238 FPS	9 FPS
high	194 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	5 FPS
medium	102 FPS	3 FPS
high	84 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	855 FPS	171 FPS
medium	693 FPS	137 FPS
high	609 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	128 FPS
medium	527 FPS	103 FPS
high	452 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	86 FPS
medium	355 FPS	68 FPS
high	308 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	775 FPS	170 FPS
medium	639 FPS	137 FPS
high	558 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	116 FPS
medium	503 FPS	94 FPS
high	435 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	69 FPS
medium	322 FPS	53 FPS
high	298 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 495.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	22,651+496%	3,803
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4352+1033%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1916%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+78%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+467%	24
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1032%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+3100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 T400 4GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-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_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 136.8% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	T400 4GB
TDP	160W	30W-81%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	156mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+12%	126.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 60.2% less ($240 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 137.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).