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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TivsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
These graphics cards offer distinct tiers of performance and pricing for desktop builders. The choice between them depends entirely on your budget and how much graphical processing power you need.
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- MOST WINS
NVIDIABest for High-end gaming and heavy creative workloads
13of 19 specs better
NVIDIANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Best for Budget-conscious builds with lower power needs
6of 19 specs better
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Biggest differences
Memory bandwidth
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads
3.11×
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti896 GB/s
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB288 GB/s
Shader cores
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads
2.06×
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti8,960 cores
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB4,352 cores
Video memory
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads
2×
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti16 GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB8 GB
Memory bus width
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti leads
2×
higher is better
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti256 bit
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB128 bit
Where each one wins
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Shader cores
- FP32 compute
- Video memory
- Memory type
- Memory bus width
- Memory bandwidth
- Memory speed
- Last-level cache
- PCIe version
- PCIe lanes
- HDMI version
- DisplayPort version
- Video encoders
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
- Launch price
- Boost clock
- Base clock
- Board power
- Recommended PSU
- HDMI outputs
What both have
- Power connectors12V-2x6
- DisplayPort outputs3 ports
- Max displays4 displays
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2025-02 | 2023-05 |
| Launch price | 749 USD1 | 399 USD |
| Graphics chip | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada lovelace |
| Shader cores | 8,960 cores | 4,352 cores |
| Boost clock | 2,452 MHz | 2,540 MHz |
| Base clock | 2,300 MHz | 2,310 MHz |
| FP32 compute | 43.9 TFLOPS | 22 TFLOPS |
| Memory | ||
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | Gddr7 | Gddr6 |
| Memory bus width | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 896 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Memory speed | 28 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Last-level cache | 48 MB | 32 MB |
| Power | ||
| Board power | 300 W | 160 W2 |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 550 W3 |
| Power connectors | 12V-2x64 | 12V-2x65 |
| Interface | ||
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 16 lanes | 8 lanes |
| Display outputs | ||
| HDMI version | 2.1b | 2.1a |
| DisplayPort version | 2.1b6 | 1.4a |
| HDMI outputs | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| DisplayPort outputs | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| Max displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Video engine | ||
| Hardware encode | H.264, HEVC, AV1 | AV1 |
| Video encoders | 2 encoders | 1 encoders |
| Size | ||
| Card length | Not published | 244 mm7 |
| Card height | Not published | 112 mm8 |
| Slot width | Not published | 2 slots |
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Launch price: NVIDIA sells no Founders Edition of this card; $749 is the starting MSRP for partner cards.
- 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, Board power: NVIDIA's table shows 165 or 160 W for RTX 4060 Ti; Tom's and TechSpot list 160 W for the 8GB model.
- 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's 550 W minimum assumes a Ryzen 9 5900X-class system; your build may need more.
- 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, Power connectors: One 16-pin 12V-2x6 socket; an adapter for two 8-pin cables comes in the box.
- 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, Power connectors: The card takes a 16-pin connector; NVIDIA includes an 8-pin PCIe adapter in the box.
- 6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.
- 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, Card length: Founders Edition length; partner cards vary by manufacturer.
- 8NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB, Card height: NVIDIA labels this 'Width' (slot edge to card top); its clearance text cites 98 mm for the card.
Performance and Power
The RTX 5070 Ti runs on the Blackwell architecture, packing 8,960 shader cores and delivering 43.9 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This massive processing jump gives it a heavy advantage in demanding games and creative applications over the Ada Lovelace competition.
Driving that hardware requires considerably more electricity, pulling 300 W of board power and demanding a 750 W power supply. By comparison, the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB sips far less power at 160 W, needing only a 550 W PSU, which makes it much simpler to drop into an existing system without upgrading other components.
Memory and Interface
Equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory on a 256-bit bus, the RTX 5070 Ti achieves an 896 GB/s bandwidth with a 48 MB last-level cache. That wide pipeline handles high-resolution textures and heavy workloads without running out of frame buffer.
The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus, reaching 288 GB/s bandwidth. It also steps back to PCIe 4.0 with 8 lanes, whereas the newer card utilizes PCIe 5.0 across 16 lanes for maximum throughput.
Video Encoding and Outputs
Content creators benefit from the video engine upgrades on the newer card, which includes two hardware encoders supporting H.264, HEVC, and AV1. The older model features a single encoder limited to AV1.
Display connectivity also favors the newer architecture with DisplayPort 2.1b at full UHBR20 rates and HDMI 2.1b. The RTX 4060 Ti 8GB counters with an extra HDMI port, providing two HDMI outputs alongside three DisplayPort connections.
The Verdict
Buy the RTX 5070 Ti if you want top-tier rendering power, advanced GDDR7 memory, and robust multi-codec video encoding. Buy the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB if you want a lower entry price and a power-efficient GPU that runs easily on a modest power supply.
Where to buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Best for High-end gaming and heavy creative workloads
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Best for Budget-conscious builds with lower power needs
FAQ
What power supply do I need for the RTX 5070 Ti?
You need a 750 W power supply to run a system with the RTX 5070 Ti.
What power supply is recommended for the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
A 550 W power supply is recommended, assuming a Ryzen 9 5900X-class system.
Which card has faster memory?
The RTX 5070 Ti features GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps, whereas the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB uses GDDR6 at 18 Gbps.
Do both cards use the same power connector?
Yes, both cards use a 16-pin 12V-2x6 socket and include an 8-bit PCIe adapter in the box.
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