GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce 8800 GTS

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GTS

#689

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11931%

#691

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10815%

#692

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10787%

#696

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9809%

#697

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9742%

#699

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#700

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

100%

#701

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#702

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

97%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

95%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

86%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

85%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

80%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#714

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2008). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5465.4% higher G3D Mark score and 2455.9% more VRAM (8 GB vs 321 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5465.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5465.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 632.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8800 GTS.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+632.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce 8800 GTS

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 8800 GTS

The GeForce 8800 GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce 8800 GTS's 407 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 5465.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce 8800 GTS uses G9x, both on 5 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
G3D Mark Score	22,651+5465%	407
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	G9x
Process Node	5 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	4352+1843%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 GeForce 8800 GTS 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 GeForce 8800 GTS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	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 GeForce 8800 GTS has 321 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 2455.9% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+2456%	0.313 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GTS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
DirectX	12.2+22%	10.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs No (GeForce 8800 GTS). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GTS).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	No
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce 8800 GTS's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce 8800 GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GTS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 240mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 95°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GTS
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	240mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-26%	95°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+5144%	2.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce 8800 GTS launched at $449 and now averages $50. The GeForce 8800 GTS costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8.1 (GeForce 8800 GTS) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 635.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2008).