GeForce RTX 4060
Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6X · 450 W
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4060 lands at 78 and GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at 89. That puts GeForce RTX 3090 Ti ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4060 if…
- ✓Low power
- ✓DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- ✓Affordable entry to RT
Pick GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 3090 TiTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads on raster (89 vs 72).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 3090 TiRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads on rt (84 vs 76).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 3090 TiLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads on ai (86 vs 84).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on efficiency (92 vs 73).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4060 more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | — |
| TBP | 115 W | 450 W |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
GeForce RTX 4060
- +Low power
- +DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- +Affordable entry to RT
- −8 GB VRAM in 2025 is tight
- −128-bit bus limits 1440p
- −Only minor uplift over 3060
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
- +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 4060 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,999, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 4060 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti — leads on raster (89 vs 72). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 3090 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti — leads on rt (84 vs 76). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.