NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two GPUs does not include any head-to-head benchmark scores, wins, or delta percentages. The database shows zero benchmark entries for both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104, and the wins counters for each item are set to zero. This means no direct performance comparison can be drawn from measured results; the analysis below relies entirely on the architectural and specification differences recorded in the database.

Both cards belong to the GeForce 40-series and share the Ada Lovelace architecture, a 5 nm process node, and TSMC as the foundry. They also share identical API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The transistor density is the same at 121.8M per mm², and both have 48 ROPs. The memory configuration is similar: 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The RTX 4060 AD106 delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 delivers 288.0 GB/s, a difference of 16.0 GB/s in favor of the Ti.

The compute resources diverge significantly. The RTX 4060 AD106 contains 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 contains 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores. That is 1280 more shading units, 40 more TMUs, 10 more RT cores, and 40 more tensor cores on the Ti. In terms of raw throughput, the FP32 compute rate for the AD106 is 15.11 TFLOPS, while the AD104 reaches 22.06 TFLOPS, a 6.95 TFLOPS gap. FP16 rates match the FP32 rates at a 1:1 ratio for both cards.

Clock speeds also differ. The RTX 4060 AD106 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. The Ti runs 480 MHz higher at base and 75 MHz higher at boost. These higher clocks, combined with the larger shader count, contribute to the texture and pixel rate differences. The AD106 achieves a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s. The AD104 achieves 344.8 GTexel/s and 121.7 GPixel/s, respectively. The texture rate advantage for the Ti is 108.6 GTexel/s, while the pixel rate advantage is only 3.6 GPixel/s.

Power draw is recorded as 115 W for the AD106 and 160 W for the AD104, a 45 W difference. The suggested power supply is 300 W for the AD106 and 450 W for the AD104. The power connector differs as well: the AD106 uses a single 12-pin connector, while the AD104 uses a single 16-pin connector. Both cards are dual-slot and use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. Display outputs are identical: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Physical dimensions are only recorded for the AD104: 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The AD106 has no dimensions listed in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark scores, the wins must be assessed from the recorded specifications. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 wins in every compute and memory throughput category. It has more shading units, TMUs, RT cores, and tensor cores. Its FP32 and FP16 throughput are both higher. Its texture rate is higher, and its pixel rate is marginally higher. Memory bandwidth is higher due to a faster effective memory clock: 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) versus 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) for the AD106. The Ti also has higher base and boost clocks.

The RTX 4060 AD106 wins in power efficiency and system integration. Its power draw of 115 W is lower than the 160 W of the Ti, and its suggested power supply of 300 W is lower than the 450 W requirement for the Ti. The AD106 uses a 12-pin power connector, which is simpler than the 16-pin connector on the Ti. Both cards have the same ROP count and the same memory capacity of 8 GB, so there is no advantage in fill-rate-limited scenarios that depend on ROPs. The AD106 also has no recorded physical dimensions, which may indicate a smaller or more compact board design, but the database does not confirm this.

For applications that are shader-bound or ray-tracing-bound, the Ti has a clear structural advantage. The extra RT cores and tensor cores suggest better performance in ray-traced workloads and in tasks that leverage tensor operations, though no measured scores confirm this. For applications that are bandwidth-limited, the Ti's 288.0 GB/s versus 272.0 GB/s gives it a small edge, roughly 5.9% more bandwidth. For power-constrained environments, the AD106 draws 28.1% less power and may be easier to cool and power.

The database records the production status for both cards as end-of-life, and both have the same release date of 2024-03-31. Both have the same predecessor (GeForce 30) and successor (GeForce 50). The percentile versus all GPUs is 50 for both, indicating they sit at the median in the overall distribution, though this is not a performance measurement.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is the more capable card in raw compute and memory throughput. Every recorded compute metric is higher on the Ti: FP32, FP16, texture rate, and pixel rate. The Ti also has more RT cores and tensor cores, which positions it for ray tracing and tensor-based workloads. The memory bandwidth difference of 16.0 GB/s is modest but consistent with the Ti's higher effective memory clock.

The RTX 4060 AD106 is the lower-power option. Its 115 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU make it suitable for systems with limited power delivery. Its 12-pin connector is also less demanding than the 16-pin connector on the Ti. However, the AD106 sacrifices compute resources across the board. The FP32 gap of 6.95 TFLOPS is substantial, and the difference in shading units (3072 versus 4352) is a 41.7% increase on the Ti. The texture rate gap of 108.6 GTexel/s is even larger in relative terms.

For users who prioritize maximum throughput, the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is the selection. For users who prioritize lower power draw and simpler power requirements, the RTX 4060 AD106 is the selection. The launch MSRP for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is 399 USD; the database does not record a launch MSRP for the RTX 4060 AD106. No benchmark scores exist to validate real-world performance, so this verdict is based solely on the recorded architecture and specification data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 4352 shading units, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 3072 shading units.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX 4060 AD106 has a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s, and the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The Ti offers 16.0 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same process node?

A: Yes, both the RTX 4060 AD106 and the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 are manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor density of 121.8M per mm².

Q: What are the power draw figures for each card?

A: The RTX 4060 AD106 has a TDP of 115 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: How many RT cores does each GPU have?

A: The RTX 4060 AD106 has 24 RT cores, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 34 RT cores.

Q: Are the display outputs the same on both cards?

A: Yes, both the RTX 4060 AD106 and the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 have 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs are built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, but they use different chips. The RTX 4060 AD106 uses the AD106 chip, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the AD104 chip. The transistor counts differ substantially: the AD106 has 22,900 million transistors, and the AD104 has 35,800 million transistors. The die size also differs: the AD106 measures 188 mm², and the AD104 measures 294 mm². Despite the larger chip, the transistor density remains constant at 121.8M per mm² for both.

The core configuration changes with the chip. The AD106 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The AD104 has 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores. The ROP count is identical at 48 for both chips. The FP32 and FP16 rates scale with the shading unit count: 15.11 TFLOPS for the AD106 and 22.06 TFLOPS for the AD104, both with a 1:1 FP16 ratio.

The memory subsystem is similar but not identical. Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, but the memory clock differs. The AD106 runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective), yielding 272.0 GB/s. The AD104 runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), yielding 288.0 GB/s. The pixel rate is close: 118.1 GPixel/s for the AD106 versus 121.7 GPixel/s for the AD104. The texture rate is notably higher on the AD104: 344.8 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s.

The power architecture also differs. The AD106 has a TDP of 115 W and uses a 1x 12-pin power connector. The AD104 has a TDP of 160 W and uses a 1x 16-pin power connector. The suggested PSU is 300 W for the AD106 and 450 W for the AD104. Both cards are dual-slot and use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in clock speeds. The RTX 4060 AD106 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz.

The memory clock differs as well: 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) for the AD106 versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the AD104. This results in different bandwidth figures: 272.0 GB/s versus 288.0 GB/s.

The chip and transistor figures differ. The AD106 chip has 22,900 million transistors and a die size of 188 mm². The AD104 chip has 35,800 million transistors and a die size of 294 mm².

The compute units differ: 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores for the AD106; 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, 34 RT cores, and 136 tensor cores for the AD104. The ROP count is the same at 48.

The FP32 and FP16 rates differ: 15.11 TFLOPS for the AD106 versus 22.06 TFLOPS for the AD104. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s for the AD106 and 121.7 GPixel/s for the AD104. The texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s for the AD106 and 344.8 GTexel/s for the AD104.

The TDP differs: 115 W for the AD106 and 160 W for the AD104. The power connector differs: 1x 12-pin for the AD106 and 1x 16-pin for the AD104. The suggested PSU differs: 300 W for the AD106 and 450 W for the AD104.

The physical dimensions are only recorded for the AD104: 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The AD106 has no recorded dimensions. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the AD104 at 399 USD; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AD106. Both cards have the same bus interface, display outputs, API support, process node, foundry, memory size, memory type, memory bus width, slot width, production status, release date, predecessor, and successor.