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RTX 3060 Ti 8GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: which graphics card should you buy?

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is about 13% faster in demanding games at 1440p, where the graphics card sets the frame rate. RTX 3060 Ti 8GB costs less per frame.

NVIDIA
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB
Average 196 FPS
$382 · $1.9 per frame
Better value
NVIDIA
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Average 219 FPS
$475 · $2.2 per frame
Faster

RTX 3060 Ti 8GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 8GB FPS in popular games

ExactRig forecasts, paired with a top processor so the card decides. Competitive games use competitive settings, others balanced settings.

GameResolutionRTX 3060 Ti 8GBRTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Fortnite1080p237269
Fortnite1440p175200
Valorant1080p601652
Valorant1440p350395
Counter-Strike 21080p475533
Counter-Strike 21440p325371
Call of Duty: Warzone1080p115130
Call of Duty: Warzone1440p6778
Cyberpunk 20771080p8094
Cyberpunk 20771440p5161
Elden Ring1080p6060
Elden Ring1440p4445
Apex Legends1080p265286
Apex Legends1440p148167
Baldur's Gate 31080p92101
Baldur's Gate 31440p5261

Specifications side by side

Video memory (VRAM)8 GB8 GB
Typical board power200 W160 W
Recommended power supply600 W550 W
Power connectors1×8-pin1×8-pin
Video encoderNVENCNVENC
Card length260 mm270 mm
Planning price$382$475

Prices are planning estimates from our last saved data, not live store prices.

Which should you buy?

Pick the RTX 3060 Ti 8GB if you want the most frames for the money. Pick the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if you want the highest FPS and the price gap fits your budget. The best choice still depends on your games and the rest of the build.

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Games tested: 8 popular titles. Forecasts are estimates and real results vary with drivers, settings, the condition of the hardware and the rest of the PC.