Guide
RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060: full comparison 2026
The RTX 3060 is still very present in current builds, while the RTX 4060 has established itself as its official successor. Is it worth upgrading?
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | RTX 4060 | RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP (reference) | ~115 W | ~170 W |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD107) | Ampere (GA106) |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Typical price (2026) | 260โ320 โฌ | 150โ200 โฌ (occasion) |
Indicative benchmarks (avg FPS, raster)
Rounded in-game averages (no DLSS Frame Generation). Useful to compare 1080p vs 1440p feel.
FPS (higher is better)
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p
1440p
Fortnite
1080p
1440p
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
1440p
Call of Duty (Warzone)
1080p
1440p
Red Dead Redemption 2
1080p
1440p
Which GPU for your use case?
- Casual / single-playerBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4060 has more headroom in recent AAA titles and draws less power.
- 1080p competitive (high FPS)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4060 is slightly faster with better power efficiency.
- 1440p / light creationAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4060. The RTX 3060 still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.
Bottom line
Pick the RTX 4060 if buying new: better overall performance.
Choose the RTX 3060 if budget is tight โ its 12 GB VRAM can be an advantage.
FPS varies with CPU, drivers, and scene. Use the PC4Games comparator for picks tied to your games.
Performance comparison at 1080p
At 1080p, the RTX 4060 is about 15โ20% faster than the RTX 3060 in pure rasterization.
With DLSS 3 Frame Generation (RTX 40xx exclusive), the RTX 4060 can almost double apparent FPS in compatible games.
Power consumption
RTX 4060 consumes ~115 W vs ~170 W for RTX 3060. Less heat, smaller PSU sufficient.
Price and verdict: is the upgrade worth it?
Used RTX 3060 (2026): $175 โ $200. New RTX 4060: $275 โ $300. ~$100 gap.
If you already have a working RTX 3060, upgrade is debatable at 1080p. If buying new, go directly with the RTX 4060.
PC4Games
Take action with the comparator: pick your games, budget, then compare PCs.
PC4Games resources (methodology, data, glossary)
How we pick PCs and cite sources โ for transparency and GEO.
