NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

463€

FPS / €

0.801

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Nvidia

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6

#69 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.47/100

Lowest price

468€

FPS / €

0.921

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Our verdict

The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is on average 21% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around 463€).
With 0.921 FPS/€, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

Counter-Strike 2

+7%

351 FPS

1% low 201

376 FPS

1% low 220

Apex Legends

+24%

203 FPS

1% low 141

252 FPS

1% low 175

Grand Theft Auto V

+40%

68 FPS

1% low 54

95 FPS

1% low 68

Red Dead Redemption 2

+29%

106 FPS

1% low 77

137 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+31%

80 FPS

1% low 59

105 FPS

1% low 79

Rocket League

+18%

635 FPS

1% low 271

749 FPS

1% low 319

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+36%

115 FPS

1% low 92

156 FPS

1% low 118

Crimson Desert

+29%

89 FPS

1% low 65

115 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3060 12GB

0.801

RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

0.921

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Release date	2021-02	2023-07
Video memory	12 GB	16 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	360 GB/s	288 GB/s
Shading units	3584	4352
Boost clock	1777 MHz	2535 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	170 W	165 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$499

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score7.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

146

Average build price

1,081€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 57€

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RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

#69 / 71

Popularity score0.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

1,700€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM850e 850W Fully Modular Black

850 W · 107€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

19 models tracked

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RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

3 models tracked

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060Ti Twin Edge 16GB GDDR6468€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is on average 21% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around 463€). With 0.921 FPS/€, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 403 FPS for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM850e 850W Fully Modular Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (22 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the r7-9700x (5 builds).

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 463€. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB cost right now?

The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is available from 468€. We track 3 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the RTX 4060, it excels at 1440p and supports ray tracing and DLSS 3.