GeForce RTX 3090
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6 · 165 W
GeForce RTX 3090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3090 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB at 80. That puts GeForce RTX 3090 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick 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
GeForce RTX 3090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 3090 leads on raster (87 vs 80).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 3090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 3090 leads on rt (82 vs 75).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 3090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 3090 leads on ai (84 vs 77).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads on efficiency (73 vs 71).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 350 W | 165 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
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
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: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Which is better, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
GeForce RTX 3090 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 worth the price? +
At $1,499, GeForce RTX 3090 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the price? +
At $499, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 3090 or 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, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
GeForce RTX 3090 — leads on raster (87 vs 80). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 3090 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB? +
GeForce RTX 3090 — leads on rt (82 vs 75). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.