RTX 4060 Ti vs RTX 3060 Ti: 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 4060 Ti leads the RTX 3060 Ti by about 5% — a small gap. Both carry 8GB of VRAM.
| RTX 4060 Ti | RTX 3060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 44/100 | 42/100 |
| VRAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Board power (TBP) | 160W | 200W |
| Maker PSU guidance | no record | 600W |
| Our starting PSU class | no record | 650W |
| Power connector | 8-pin PCIe | 8-pin PCIe |
| Generation | RTX 40 | RTX 30 |
Relative gaming index — an estimate of typical performance. Real-world gaps vary by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy?
Buy the RTX 4060 Ti if you want the higher frame rate and can find it at a fair price. Choose the RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti vs RTX 3060 Ti at each resolution
| Resolution | RTX 4060 Ti | RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Excellent | Excellent |
| 1440p | Playable (4 short of Good) | Playable (6 short of Good) |
| 4K | Not ideal (6 short of Playable) | Not ideal (8 short of Playable) |
On our rating lines the RTX 4060 Ti (44) and RTX 3060 Ti (42) land on the same verdict at every resolution, so the 2-point index gap does not move either card into a different class. Memory, power and the price you can find decide it.
Power, PSU and efficiency
We have no reviewed board-power record for the RTX 4060 Ti yet, so this page does not compare power or efficiency for it. Full sizing: RTX 3060 Ti PSU.
Ratings use the same index lines as our GPU resolution pages; the index is an editorial tier summary, not a benchmark. PSU figures are the makers’ reference guidance reviewed 12 September 2026.
Sources & verification
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series specifications
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series specifications
- SpecsCalc calculation methodology and limitations
Relative indices summarize broad gaming tiers and are not a substitute for game-by-game benchmark averages. Price and driver updates can change the buying recommendation. Last reviewed September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4060 Ti better than the RTX 3060 Ti?
On our relative index the RTX 4060 Ti is about 5% ahead of the RTX 3060 Ti. 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 4060 Ti or the RTX 3060 Ti?
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 4060 Ti and RTX 3060 Ti need different power supplies?
The RTX 3060 Ti's maker lists a 600W supply, and our starting class for it is 650W. We do not have a reviewed PSU record for the RTX 4060 Ti yet, so check the maker's listing for your exact board before assuming the same supply works.
Make sure your CPU can keep up with either card using the Bottleneck Estimator, or compare more cards in the GPU comparison hub.