GeForce RTX 3060 12GB against GeForce RTX 4060
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 4060 is 12% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 25% in the RTX 3060 12GB's favour.
- RTX 3060 12GB carries 12 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The RTX 3060 12GB typically costs $20 less.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4060 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 26 | 28 | 2 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 30 | 35 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 25 | 28 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 20 | 16 | 4 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 30 | 32 | 2 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 9.7 | 9.7 | level |
| Typical price | $269 | $289 | $20left |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB | 50%left |
| Board power | 170 W | 115 W | 48%right |
| Length | 240 mm | 230 mm | 4%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 4060 | 30 vs 34 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 4060 | 28 vs 30 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | GeForce RTX 4060 | 30 vs 35 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 4060 | 25 vs 28 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 20 vs 16 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 4060 | 28 vs 30 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | GeForce RTX 4060 | 29 vs 31 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 4060 | 27 vs 29 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 31 vs 29 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 170 W | 115 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 230 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Typical price | $269 | $289 |