NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

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

#14 / 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

$457

FPS / $

0.812

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Nvidia

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

Ada Lovelace · 8 GB GDDR6

#21 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.45/100

Lowest price

$460

FPS / $

0.93

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Our verdict

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is on average 16% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
Both cards are currently at the same price (around $457).
With 0.93 FPS/$, the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 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 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

351 FPS

1% low 201

360 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+16%

203 FPS

1% low 141

236 FPS

1% low 160

Grand Theft Auto V

+32%

68 FPS

1% low 54

90 FPS

1% low 64

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%

106 FPS

1% low 77

126 FPS

1% low 90

Cyberpunk 2077

+19%

80 FPS

1% low 59

95 FPS

1% low 70

Rocket League

+14%

635 FPS

1% low 271

724 FPS

1% low 307

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+27%

115 FPS

1% low 92

146 FPS

1% low 104

Crimson Desert

+19%

89 FPS

1% low 65

106 FPS

1% low 76

FPS / $

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

RTX 3060 12GB

0.812

RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

0.93

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Specifications

	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Release date	2021-02	2023-05
Video memory	12 GB	8 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	160 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$329	$399

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

136

Average build price

$1,035

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

GIGABYTE P650G 650W 80 Plus Gold ATX

650 W · $141

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RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

#21 / 71

Popularity score6.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,285

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

21 models tracked

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RTX 4060 Ti 8GB

7 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3060 12GB or the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is on average 16% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $457). With 0.93 FPS/$, the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3060 12GB or RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 3060 12GB averages 332 FPS versus 386 FPS for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 GIGABYTE P650G 650W 80 Plus Gold ATX.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold 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 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the r5-5600x (9 builds).

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $457. We track 21 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is available from $460. We track 7 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 8GB

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.