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RTX 4060 Ti vs RTX 3060 Ti — Which to choose in 2026?

The RTX 4060 Ti (350–420 €) and the RTX 3060 Ti (180–230 € (occasion)) are two of the most popular GPUs in their price range. This comparison covers 1080p and 1440p performance, power draw, price, and helps you decide which card fits your build best.

Specifiche a confronto

Specifica	RTX 4060 Ti	RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM	8 GB	8 GB
TDP (riferimento)	~160 W	~200 W
Architettura	Ada Lovelace (AD106)	Ampere (GA104)
Anno di uscita	2023	2020
Prezzo indicativo (2026)	350–420 €	180–230 € (occasion)

Benchmark indicativi (FPS medi, raster)

Valori arrotondati in gioco (senza DLSS Frame Generation). Utili per confrontare 1080p e 1440p.

FPS (più = meglio)

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p

RTX 4060 Ti99 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti87 FPS

1440p

RTX 4060 Ti73 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti63 FPS

Fortnite

1080p

RTX 4060 Ti186 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti163 FPS

1440p

RTX 4060 Ti123 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti105 FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

1080p

RTX 4060 Ti86 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti75 FPS

1440p

RTX 4060 Ti65 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti56 FPS

Call of Duty (Warzone)

1080p

RTX 4060 Ti160 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti141 FPS

1440p

RTX 4060 Ti120 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti102 FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

1080p

RTX 4060 Ti104 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti91 FPS

1440p

RTX 4060 Ti85 FPS

RTX 3060 Ti72 FPS

Quale GPU in base all'uso?

Giocatore casual / storyBoth GPUs stay very playable at 1080p. The RTX 4060 Ti has more headroom in recent AAA titles and draws less power.
1080p competitivo (FPS alti)For competitive gaming both reach high FPS. The RTX 4060 Ti is slightly faster with better power efficiency.
1440p / creazione leggeraAt 1440p the gap widens in favour of the RTX 4060 Ti. The RTX 3060 Ti still makes sense for older titles or medium settings.

In sintesi

Pick the RTX 4060 Ti if buying new: better overall performance.

Choose the RTX 3060 Ti if budget is tight.

RTX 4060 Ti build →RTX 3060 Ti build →

Gli FPS dipendono da CPU, driver e scena. Usa il comparatore PC4Games per consigli legati ai tuoi giochi.

RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 3060 Ti: quick summary

The RTX 4060 Ti delivers better overall performance in our benchmarks. The RTX 3060 Ti stays competitive, especially as a value option on the used market.

At 1080p: the RTX 4060 Ti has more headroom in demanding titles. At 1440p: the gap widens — the RTX 4060 Ti is more comfortable targeting 60+ FPS at high/ultra settings.

Power draw and PSU compatibility

The RTX 4060 Ti has a TDP of 160W; the RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W. The RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient — a notable advantage for small cases or PSUs under 650W.

Price and value in 2026

In 2026, the RTX 4060 Ti sells for around 350–420 € and the RTX 3060 Ti for 180–230 € (occasion). The RTX 4060 Ti justifies its premium with higher performance, particularly at 1440p.