EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6 · 165 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at 80. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 leads on raster (87 vs 80).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 leads on rt (82 vs 75).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 leads on ai (84 vs 77).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB more score per dollar ($588 vs $1,668).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 350 W | 165 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,668, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the price? +
At $588, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 — leads on raster (87 vs 80). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 3090 — leads on rt (82 vs 75). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.