RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 4060: Which Should You Buy?
Head-to-head on performance, VRAM, power and value for 2026.
Quick Summary · TL;DR
On our relative performance index the RTX 3060 Ti leads the RTX 4060 by about 17% — a moderate gap. Both carry 8GB of VRAM.
| RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 4060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 42/100 | 36/100 |
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Board power (TBP) | 200W | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W |
| Power connector | 8-pin PCIe | 8-pin PCIe |
| Generation | RTX 30 | RTX 40 |
Relative gaming index — an estimate of typical performance. Real-world gaps vary by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy?
Buy the RTX 3060 Ti if you want the higher frame rate and can find it at a fair price. Choose the RTX 4060 if it is clearly cheaper and its 8GB+ of VRAM and features cover your target resolution. Both are from a similar lineage, so price is the main deciding factor.
Power planning: RTX 3060 Ti PSU · RTX 4060 PSU.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3060 Ti better than the RTX 4060?
On our relative index the RTX 3060 Ti is about 17% ahead of the RTX 4060. Both carry 8GB of VRAM. The smaller the gap, the more other factors like price, VRAM and features should decide it.
Which is better value, the RTX 3060 Ti or the RTX 4060?
Value depends on the price you can find each at. The slower card is usually the smart buy if it is meaningfully cheaper, unless you need the extra VRAM or features of the faster one.
Do the RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 4060 need different power supplies?
The RTX 3060 Ti is rated around a 650W PSU and the RTX 4060 around 550W. Size for the more demanding card if you might upgrade, and prefer an ATX 3.x unit for any 12V-2x6 card.
Make sure your CPU can keep up with either card using the Bottleneck Estimator, or compare more cards in the GPU comparison hub.