GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060?
The battle between the high-end flagship GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and the enthusiast GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB reveals a fascinating clash between raw muscle and modern AI efficiency. The RTX 3080 Ti generally holds a solid 30-40% lead in traditional rasterized benchmarks, representing the shift from a previously uncompromised 4K master to the next generation of visual depth.
Technically, the RTX 3080 Ti wins on absolute core density and memory bandwidth with its wider 384-bit bus. However, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB features superior energy efficiency and the revolutionary DLSS 3 Frame Generation that provide significantly more fluidity in high-fidelity 1440p Titles. Additionally, it offers uncompromised memory scale with its 16GB buffer—surpassing the 12GB on the older flagship. Moving between these two is a choice between world-class raw muscle and the latest stationary AI innovation in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the winner in absolute raw rendering performance and traditional muscle. it is a world-class 4K icon. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the winner for modern activists and enthusiasts who priority the best memory scale and the latest AI feature support on a stationary rig. however, for any user seeking the ultimate immersion between these two, the 16GB 40-series card is the more future-proof and efficient foundation.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 37.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-37.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+37.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, it costs 46% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 33.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+33.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 26,861 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads by 37.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548 | 26,861+37% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 10240+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS | 34.1 TFLOPS+126% |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+48% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 112+133% |
| TMUs | 96 | 320+233% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 80+233% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 320+233% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 3080 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — a 235.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 912 GB/s+235% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+300% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's 350W — a 101.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-67% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-27% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 285mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+122% | 76.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 45.6% less ($251 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48.8 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 34% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-75% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-46% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+34% | 48.8 |
| Codename | AD107 | GA102 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #84 | #33 |
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