NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is ~11% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 24% cheaper (launch price).
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $499 · ≈ €459
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
- Index (1080p)
- 65/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $379 · ≈ €349
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 66 | 73 | +11% |
| 1440p | 52 | 53 | +2% |
| 4K | 28 | 21 | +33% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 165W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 60 | 65 |
| Score 1440p | 53 | 54 |
| Score 4K | 37 | 28 |
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $379 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 68FPS | 76FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 54FPS | 58FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 66FPS | 73FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Marathon | 66FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 60FPS | 65FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 73FPS | 83FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 66FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| 007 First Light | 66FPS | 73FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 58FPS | 63FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 87FPS | 99FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
Which is better, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB or the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 11% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB averages 28 FPS and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 21 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 11% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.