GeForce RTX 3060vsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 3060 is a budget-friendly 1080p card for gamers who just want solid, reliable performance without breaking the bank, while the RTX 4090 is a top-tier 4K monster built for enthusiasts and creators who need every ounce of speed possible.
GeForce RTX 3060
Ampere · TSMC 8 nm · 2021
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GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 wins overall for anyone needing top-tier performance in demanding games or creative work.
For budget-focused buyers, the GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter pick with ample memory for modern titles at a lower cost.
If you play older or less demanding games and want to save money, the GeForce RTX 3060 is the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 3060 better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 41 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 3060 in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the RTX 3060?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 124% faster than the RTX 3060 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 3060 or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the RTX 3060 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.