NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060Budget-friendly Ada Lovelace GPU with 8GB GDDR6 and DLSS 3. Excellent 1080p gaming performance with low power consumption.
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA's previous-gen flagship with 24GB GDDR6X and 1,008 GB/s memory bandwidth. 16,384 CUDA cores with DLSS 3, still one of the most powerful consumer GPUs available.
How They Compare
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is priced at $299.99 in the GPUs category. It stands out with tdp, memory bandwidth advantages over the competition. It's designed with gaming and budget in mind.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is priced at $1,599.99 in the GPUs category. It stands out with vram, cuda cores, psu recommendation advantages over the competition.
Key Differences
What this means: Higher tdp indicates greater power draw and heat output. This directly impacts your power supply requirements, cooling solution choice, and electricity costs. Lower values generally mean a cooler, quieter, and more efficient build.
What this means: More vram provides larger working space for the component, enabling it to handle bigger workloads without slowdowns. Running out of vram causes significant performance drops as the system falls back to slower storage.
What this means: The vram type determines physical and electrical compatibility with your other components. Different types are not interchangeable - always verify your motherboard, case, and power supply support the same type before purchasing.
What this means: This cuda cores spec directly impacts features and capabilities for gpus. The product with the higher value here will have an advantage in scenarios where this specification is the limiting factor. Consider whether this specific spec matters for your workload - not every spec difference affects every use case equally.
What this means: Higher boost clock means faster data processing and better real-world performance. Even small differences in clock speeds can translate to measurable FPS gains in CPU-bound games and faster completion times in productivity tasks.
What this means: Memory Bandwidth determines physical compatibility with your case and other components. Always verify clearance measurements before purchasing - even a few millimeters can be the difference between a clean fit and a part that doesn't work in your build.
What this means: This psu recommendation spec directly impacts features and capabilities for gpus. The product with the higher value here will have an advantage in scenarios where this specification is the limiting factor. Consider whether this specific spec matters for your workload - not every spec difference affects every use case equally.
Spec Breakdown
Full Specification Comparison
14 specs| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 450W |
| Dlss | DLSS 3 | DLSS 3 |
| VRAM | 8GB | 24GB |
| Outputs | 3x DP 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1a | 3x DP 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1a |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Cuda Cores | 3,072 | 16,384 |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz | 2,520 MHz |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s |
| PSU Recommendation | 550W | 850W |
| Slots | - | 3 |
| Length | - | 336mm |
| Base Clock | - | 2,235 MHz |
| Pcie Interface | - | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
The Bottom Line
At $299.99, the GeForce RTX 4060 is the most affordable option. It takes the lead in tdp and memory bandwidth. Tagged as Budget Pick.
- Lower power draw at 115WW
- Better memory bandwidth (272 GB/s)
- Less vram (8GB)
- Fewer cuda cores (3,072)
- Lower psu recommendation (550W)
- You want a cooler, more power-efficient build
- You want the stronger memory bandwidth
- Budget is your top priority
- You need more than 8GB of VRAM
- You need better cuda cores
At $1,599.99, the GeForce RTX 4090 is the premium option. It takes the lead in vram and cuda cores. Tagged as Best Value and Best Performance and Premium Pick.
- More vram (24GB)
- More cuda cores (16,384)
- Better psu recommendation (850W)
- Higher power draw at 450WW
- Lower memory bandwidth (1,008 GB/s)
- You need 24GB of VRAM for high-res textures
- You want the stronger cuda cores
- You want the best bang for your buck
- You want lower power draw - 450WW is too high
- You need better memory bandwidth