GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB against GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 14% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 12% in the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's favour.
- RTX 4060 Ti 16GB carries 16 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB typically costs $110 less.
- Per dollar, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better buy: 10.3 points per $100 against 7.4.
Head to head
| Measure | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 37 | 40 | 3 ptsright |
| Games at 1080p | 44 | 49 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 1440p | 36 | 41 | 5 ptsright |
| Games at 4K | 28 | 25 | 3 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 40 | 40 | level |
| Value, points per $100 | 7.4 | 10.3 | 39%right |
| Typical price | $499 | $389 | $110right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 100%left |
| Board power | 165 W | 180 W | 9%left |
| Length | 245 mm | 250 mm | 2%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 43 vs 46 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 38 vs 41 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 5060 Ti 8GB | 44 vs 49 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 36 vs 41 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 28 vs 25 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 38 vs 40 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 37 vs 41 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 42 vs 36 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 165 W | 180 W |
| Length | 245 mm | 250 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Nvidia | Nvidia |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $499 | $389 |