NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 4060 Ti 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 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 5% cheaper (launch price).
RTX 4060 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 59/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- 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 | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 66 | 73 | +11% |
| 1440p | 51 | 53 | +4% |
| 4K | 27 | 22 | +23% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 4060 Ti 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 | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 160W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 59 | 65 |
| Score 1440p | 52 | 54 |
| Score 4K | 36 | 28 |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $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 | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 67FPS | 76FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 53FPS | 58FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Halloween: The Game | 65FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 67FPS | 76FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 74FPS | 85FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Mortal Shell II | 61FPS | 66FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 65FPS | 72FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Valor Mortis | 61FPS | 66FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 75FPS | 87FPS | RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 67FPS | 76FPS | 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 with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
Which is better, the RTX 4060 Ti or the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is 11% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti. 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 averages 27 FPS and the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 22 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.