NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060
38,19137% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti30% better
49,76048% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 30% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 406054% better
127.7379% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
83.0751% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 54% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2023 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 272 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4060 includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,830 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,460 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 24 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 has the 42nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 38,191 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 127.73. This is the 4th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 608.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3070 Ti includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,575 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 Ti has the 27th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 49,760 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 83.07. This is the 34th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2023Q2 2021
Launch Price (MSRP)$299$599
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Once Human
Once Human
GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Low - 1080p
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240 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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205 FPS
High - 1080p
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166 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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152 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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101 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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54 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 orGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7900 XTX99.7+85%
GeForce RTX 408088.9+65%
Radeon RX 7900 XT74+37%
GeForce RTX 309066.3+23%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti53.9
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti40.9-24%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 orGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti9.76-12%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX10.02-10%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti11.11
Radeon RX 7900 XT12.15+9%
GeForce RTX 408013.49+21%
GeForce RTX 309022.61+103%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060
38,19137% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti30% better
49,76048% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 30% better performance than the GeForce RTX 4060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 42nd with a score of 38,191, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 27th with a score of 49,760.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 406054% better
127.7379% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
83.0751% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 54% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 127.73, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 34th with a performance per dollar of 83.07.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 or

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 4060 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48+3%
Arc A750129.02+1%
GeForce RTX 4060127.73
Radeon RX 7700 XT127.71-0%
Arc A770125.54-2%
Radeon RX 7900 XT84.42-34%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83.41-35%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti83.07-35%
Radeon RX 6800 XT80.19-37%
GeForce RTX 308076.84-40%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10,494
14,923
(+42.21%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
11,138
15,243
(+36.86%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
156,140
208,428
(+33.49%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
28,111
37,663
(+33.98%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
128,761
170,907
(+32.73%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
36,813
44,497
(+20.87%)
PassMark G3D Mark
19,869
23,586
(+18.71%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,101
(+5.36%)
1,045
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
CodenameAD107GA104
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAmpere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors18,900 million17,400 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth272 Gb/s608.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,125 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache24 MB4 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W290 W
Suggested PSU300 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
CUDA Cores3,0726,144
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2448
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)96192
Render Output Units (ROP)4896
Tensor Cores96192
Ray Tracing Cores2448
Core Clock Speed1,830 MHz1,575 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,460 MHz1,770 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate118.1 GPixel/s169.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate236.2 GTexel/s339.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance15.11 TFLOPS21.75 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance236.2 GFLOPS339.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.