NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows that the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti AD104 are not directly compared in any benchmark runs. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and neither card records a win against the other. This means the only way to assess their relative performance is through their individual specification sheets and the RTX 4060's recorded benchmark scores.

For the RTX 4060, the recorded data shows a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 95057, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 48643. In Passmark tests, it scores 19545 in G3D, 9213 in GPU compute, 103 in DirectX 10, 175 in DirectX 11, 76 in DirectX 12, and 236 in DirectX 9. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no percentile ranking. Its performance can only be estimated from its hardware configuration. The RTX 4060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 (a 0.2% advantage for the AMD card), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% behind the RTX 4060), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 (0.7% behind). This indicates the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band, with its closest competitor essentially matching it.

Since the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 lacks any benchmark data, the head-to-head comparison must rely on the specification sheet differences. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 carries 4352 shading units versus 3072 on the RTX 4060, a 41.7% increase in raw shader count. Its texture mapping units total 136 versus 96, a 41.7% increase as well. Both cards have 48 ROPs, so pixel throughput is similar, but the RTX 4060 Ti AD104's higher clock speeds push its pixel rate to 121.7 GPixel/s versus 118.1 GPixel/s for the RTX 4060. The texture rate difference is more pronounced: 344.8 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s, a 46% advantage for the Ti part.

In FP32 compute, the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 delivers 22.06 TFLOPS versus 15.11 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060, a 46% gap. The same ratio applies to FP16, with both cards operating at a 1:1 ratio. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 also has 34 RT cores versus 24, and 136 tensor cores versus 96, suggesting materially stronger ray tracing and AI acceleration capabilities.

Memory configurations are similar: both use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 runs its memory at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) versus 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) for the RTX 4060, resulting in 288.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 272.0 GB/s. That is a 5.9% bandwidth advantage for the Ti, far smaller than the compute core differences.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses a larger AD104 chip with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, versus the AD107 chip with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Both are built on TSMC's 5 nm process, with transistor densities of 121.8M per mm² for the Ti and 118.9M per mm² for the base model. The Ti card draws a TDP of 160 W versus 115 W, and its suggested PSU is 450 W versus 300 W.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy: the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 should outperform the RTX 4060 in nearly every compute-heavy workload based on its 46% higher FP32 throughput, 46% higher texture rate, and 41.7% more shading units. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 also has more RT and tensor cores, making it the stronger choice for ray-traced titles and DLSS-related workloads. Its memory bandwidth advantage, while modest at 5.9%, adds to its overall lead.

The RTX 4060, however, holds a distinct efficiency advantage. Its TDP of 115 W is 28% lower than the Ti's 160 W, and its suggested PSU of 300 W is substantially lower than 450 W. For systems with limited power delivery or smaller power supplies, the RTX 4060 is the safer pick. Its smaller die (159 mm² versus 294 mm²) and lower transistor count (18,900 million versus 35,800 million) also suggest lower manufacturing complexity, though the database does not record pricing beyond the launch MSRP of 299 USD for the RTX 4060 and 399 USD for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104.

The RTX 4060's recorded benchmark scores place it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rivals all clustered within 0.7% of its average score. This indicates the RTX 4060 is a solid mid-range performer, but its competition is tight. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no recorded percentile, so its market position cannot be directly quantified from the database. However, given the specification gaps, it should sit comfortably above the RTX 4060 in the performance distribution.

For buyers who prioritize raw frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is the data-backed choice. For buyers who prioritize power efficiency and have modest power supply headroom, the RTX 4060 is the more practical option. The choice hinges on whether the 46% compute advantage justifies the 45 W higher TDP and the higher launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 delivers 22.06 TFLOPS versus 15.11 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060, a 46% advantage.

Q: Do both cards use the same memory configuration?

A: Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 4060 runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) with 272.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, while the RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die.

Q: Which card has more RT cores?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 34 RT cores, versus 24 on the RTX 4060.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 in the database?

A: No, the database records no benchmark scores for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no percentile ranking.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in several key specifications. The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the AD104 chip. The base clock is 1830 MHz on the RTX 4060 versus 2310 MHz on the Ti. Boost clocks are 2460 MHz versus 2535 MHz, respectively. Memory clocks differ as well: 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective).

Shading units total 3072 on the RTX 4060 and 4352 on the Ti. Texture mapping units are 96 versus 136. Both have 48 ROPs. RT cores are 24 versus 34, and tensor cores are 96 versus 136. Pixel rates are 118.1 GPixel/s versus 121.7 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 236.2 GTexel/s versus 344.8 GTexel/s. FP32 and FP16 compute are both 15.11 TFLOPS for the RTX 4060 and 22.06 TFLOPS for the Ti.

The TDP is 115 W for the RTX 4060 and 160 W for the Ti. Power connectors are 1x 12-pin versus 1x 16-pin. Suggested PSU is 300 W versus 450 W. The launch MSRP is 299 USD for the RTX 4060 and 399 USD for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104.

Dimensions are identical: 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width for both cards. Both are dual-slot designs. Both use PCIe 4.0 x8 and have the same display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Architecture Differences

Both cards are built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and use TSMC's 5 nm process. The key architectural difference lies in the chip size and complexity. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses a much larger AD104 die at 294 mm², housing 35,800 million transistors. The RTX 4060 uses the AD107 die at 159 mm², with 18,900 million transistors. Transistor density is similar: 121.8M per mm² for the Ti versus 118.9M per mm² for the base model.

The larger chip provides the Ti with proportionally more of every compute resource: 41.7% more shading units, 41.7% more TMUs, 41.7% more RT cores, and 41.7% more tensor cores. The ROP count is identical at 48, which means the Ti's pixel throughput advantage comes solely from its higher clocks.

The memory subsystem is architecturally similar, with both using 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The Ti's memory runs at a higher effective speed, yielding 288.0 GB/s versus 272.0 GB/s. Neither card uses HBM or a wider bus, so bandwidth scaling is limited by the 128-bit interface.

The power delivery differs: the RTX 4060 uses a single 12-pin connector, while the Ti uses a single 16-pin connector. Both are end-of-life products, with the RTX 4060 released on 2023-05-17 and the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 released on 2024-03-31. Both have the same predecessor (GeForce 30) and successor (GeForce 50).

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 wins in compute-heavy scenarios. Its 46% higher FP32 throughput and 46% higher texture rate make it the stronger card for GPU-bound gaming at higher resolutions, for content creation workloads such as rendering, and for any task that scales with shading unit count. Its extra RT cores and tensor cores give it a clear edge in ray-traced games and in AI-accelerated features like DLSS, where the 34 RT cores and 136 tensor cores provide more parallel capacity than the 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores on the RTX 4060.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 also wins on memory bandwidth, with 288.0 GB/s versus 272.0 GB/s, though the 5.9% gap is small relative to the compute differences. Its higher boost clock of 2535 MHz versus 2460 MHz contributes to its higher pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s versus 118.1 GPixel/s.

The RTX 4060 wins on power efficiency. Its TDP of 115 W is 28% lower than the Ti's 160 W, and its suggested PSU of 300 W is 33% lower. This makes the RTX 4060 the better fit for compact systems, pre-built machines with limited PSU headroom, or users who prioritize low heat output and energy consumption. Its smaller die and lower transistor count also suggest lower peak power draw under sustained load.

In terms of market positioning, the RTX 4060's recorded benchmark scores place it at the 61st percentile, with its nearest rivals all within 0.7% of its average score. This indicates the RTX 4060 is a competitive mid-range option, but not a dominant one. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has no recorded scores, so its percentile is unknown, but its specification advantage suggests it should rank higher in compute-bound workloads.

The RTX 4060's release date of 2023-05-17 predates the Ti's 2024-03-31 release, giving the base model a longer market presence. Both share identical dimensions, slot width, bus interface, and display outputs, so physical compatibility is the same. The choice between them comes down to whether the Ti's compute advantage justifies its higher power draw and launch MSRP.