RTX 4060 vs RTX 5060 Ti
It’s an in-house decision: the RTX 4060 and the RTX 5060 Ti are both part of the same lineup. This one has a front-runner. The RTX 5060 Ti wins 2 of 3 compared areas, and gpu & performance is where the difference is hardest to miss. The RTX 5060 Ti also costs $130 more at launch, which raises the bar for what it needs to deliver.
At a glance
- GPU & Performance RTX 5060 Ti wins
- Memory RTX 5060 Ti wins
- Power & Thermals RTX 4060 wins
- Price RTX 4060 wins
- GPU & Performance2.8
- Memory0.0
- Power & Thermals10.0
- GPU & Performance5.7
- Memory6.7
- Power & Thermals5.8
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The RTX 5060 Ti has 8 GB more VRAM
Put simply, the RTX 5060 Ti is far ahead here: 16 GB compared with 8 GB. At high resolutions or with texture packs, running out of VRAM can hurt more than a small speed gap.
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The RTX 5060 Ti has 57% more theoretical FP32 compute
The RTX 5060 Ti’s 23.7 TFLOPS leaves the RTX 4060’s 15.1 TFLOPS well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. FP32 compute is a theoretical peak that combines shader count and clock speed, a quick way to size up raw power.
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The RTX 4060 has 65 W lower board power
Not a close call. The RTX 4060 lists 115 W and the RTX 5060 Ti lists 180 W. That’s a substantial gap. The RTX 4060 draws less power, which makes it easier to cool in compact cases.
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The RTX 5060 Ti has 50% more shader units
Among all the differences on this page, 4,608 against 3,072 is one of the most meaningful, and it favors the RTX 5060 Ti. Treat shader count as a strong hint about performance tier, then check benchmarks for the games you actually play.
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The RTX 5060 Ti has 65% more memory bandwidth
The RTX 4060 gives up a lot on memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s, compared with 448 GB/s on the RTX 5060 Ti. Memory bandwidth decides how quickly the GPU can feed itself with data, which matters most at 1440p and 4K.
Design & Size
GPU & Performance
RTX 5060 Ti leads
The RTX 5060 Ti clearly takes the gpu & performance round. The RTX 5060 Ti adds 57% more theoretical FP32 compute. The RTX 5060 Ti has more theoretical compute, which often, but not always, translates into higher frame rates. The takeaway: on gpu & performance, the RTX 5060 Ti is the stronger card.
FP32 compute
RTX 4060: 15.1 TFLOPS RTX 5060 Ti: 23.7 TFLOPS Architectures use their compute differently, so treat the gap as a guide and look at game benchmarks for the details.
Shader units
RTX 4060: 3,072 RTX 5060 Ti: 4,608 Shader units do most of the heavy lifting in games, so more of them usually means more frames per second within the same architecture.
Memory
RTX 5060 Ti leads
The RTX 5060 Ti is the clear pick if memory is what you care about most. The RTX 5060 Ti delivers 8 GB more VRAM. More VRAM lets the card hold higher-resolution textures and bigger scenes without stutter. If memory is your priority, the RTX 5060 Ti is the card to pick.
VRAM
RTX 4060: 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti: 16 GB Newer games tend to ask for more video memory, so the RTX 5060 Ti’s extra VRAM helps the card age better.
Memory bandwidth
RTX 4060: 272 GB/s RTX 5060 Ti: 448 GB/s The RTX 5060 Ti has more bandwidth to work with, helping it hold up in memory-heavy games.
Features
In the features section, the key entries are names rather than numbers, so compare what the RTX 4060 and the RTX 5060 Ti list in the table below.
Power & Thermals
RTX 4060 leads
Here the RTX 4060 opens up one of its biggest leads in the comparison. The RTX 4060 comes with 65 W lower board power. Higher board power often comes with higher performance, so the RTX 5060 Ti’s appetite may be part of the price of its speed. That makes the RTX 4060 the natural choice for buyers focused on power & thermals.
Total board power
RTX 4060: 115 W RTX 5060 Ti: 180 W Lower board power means less heat, quieter cooling and a smaller impact on your electricity bill.
Recommended PSU
RTX 4060: 300 W RTX 5060 Ti: 450 W Recommendations include a safety margin for the rest of the system, so they’re a guide rather than a hard limit.
Full Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| GPU die | AD107 | GB206 |
| Process | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 3,072 | 4,608 (winner) |
| Ray tracing units | 24 | 36 (winner) |
| Base clock | 1,830 MHz Lowest base clock | 2,407 MHz (winner) Highest base clock |
| Boost clock | 2,460 MHz Lowest boost clock | 2,572 MHz (winner) |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 15.1 TFLOPS | 23.7 TFLOPS (winner) |
Memory
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (winner) |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 272 GB/s Least memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s (winner) |
Features
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | DLSS Super Resolution | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
| Frame generation | DLSS Frame Generation (2x) | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
Power & Thermals
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Total board power | 115 W (winner) Lowest power draw in class | 180 W |
| Recommended PSU | 300 W (winner) | 450 W Smallest PSU requirement |
Price
| Spec | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 (winner) | $429 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
Price alone could settle this for some buyers, with the RTX 4060 launching $130 lower, a gap of 43%. Paying $130 extra for the RTX 5060 Ti means getting 8 GB more VRAM and 57% more theoretical FP32 compute.
These are US launch prices, recorded April 2025; what you pay today may be higher or lower.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the RTX 4060 if…
- you want lower power draw and less heat (115 W vs 180 W board power)
- you’re building on a modest power supply (300 W vs 450 W)
- you want more value for your money ($130 less at launch)
Choose the RTX 5060 Ti if…
- you play at high resolutions with high-quality textures (16 GB vs 8 GB VRAM)
- you want more theoretical compute (23.7 TFLOPS vs 15.1 TFLOPS)
- you want more shader units working on every frame (4,608 vs 3,072)
- you game at high resolutions where bandwidth matters (448 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
- you plan to keep it for a long time and want to start from the newer generation
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the RTX 4060 or the RTX 5060 Ti?
The RTX 5060 Ti makes more sense overall. Consider the alternative only if you need 65 W lower board power, which only the RTX 4060 offers.
Is the RTX 5060 Ti worth it over the RTX 4060?
If those changes matter to you, yes: the RTX 5060 Ti adds 8 GB more VRAM, 57% more theoretical FP32 compute and 50% more shader units compared with the RTX 4060.
Does the RTX 4060 perform better than the RTX 5060 Ti?
The RTX 5060 Ti should be the quicker of the two, with 57% more theoretical FP32 compute and 50% more shader units on its side.
Is the RTX 4060 cheaper than the RTX 5060 Ti?
At launch, the RTX 4060 undercut the RTX 5060 Ti by $130. These figures are as of April 2025, and street prices can change.
Executive Summary
I spent more time than I’d like to admit on the spec sheets of the RTX 4060 and the RTX 5060 Ti. The biggest reason I lean toward the RTX 5060 Ti is simple: it has 8 GB more VRAM. Plus, the RTX 5060 Ti gets 57% more theoretical FP32 compute, which I wouldn’t overlook. The RTX 4060 does have a strong card to play: 65 W lower board power.
In my head, the RTX 4060 is the power & thermals pick and the RTX 5060 Ti is the gpu & performance pick.
My pick: if it were my money, the RTX 5060 Ti, unless you specifically want 65 W lower board power, where the RTX 4060 has the edge.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.