GeForce RTX 4090VSGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERGeForce RTX 4090+66%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 4090
VSWINNERRTX 409050%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Performance8853
Efficiency6598
Price / performance7190
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB shows a 66% advantage for RTX 4090 in gaming performance, while RTX 5060 Ti 8GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIANVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
8853
6598
7190
10068
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 4090 is the best overall choice
RTX 4090 leads in combined game performance. RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 4090 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
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COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 4090
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
90/100 · Price $379The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
88Better
53
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
70Better
45
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
67Better
42
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
65
98Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
80Better
69
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1b
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 4
TFLOPS82.58Better23.7
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Power consumption450 W180 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Release date20222025
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0
Launch price$1599$379Better
Shader units / cores16384Better4608
Clock speed2235 - 2520 MHz2407 - 2572 MHzBetter
Base clock2235 MHz2407 MHzBetter
Boost clock2520 MHz2572 MHzBetter
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR7
Memory frequency21 GHz28 GHzBetter
Memory bus384 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth1008 GB/sBetter448 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 5x8
Power consumption450 W180 WBetter
Process node5 nm4 nmBetter
Recommended PSU850 W450 WBetter
Length304 mm241 mmBetter
Die size609 mm²181 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 128 KB, L2 72 MBL1 128 KB, L2 32 MB
Transistor count76300 millionBetter21900 million
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 4090RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
45 FPSEstimated 66%
28 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
38 FPSEstimated 66%
24 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
29 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
17 FPSEstimated 66%
7 FPSEstimated 58%
Black Myth: Wukong45Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
Call of Duty: Warzone45Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
Counter-Strike 2365Estimated 74%238Estimated 74%252Estimated 74%167Estimated 74%188Estimated 74%130Estimated 74%95Estimated 74%42Estimated 66%
Cyberpunk 2077230Estimated 74%153Estimated 74%205Estimated 74%132Estimated 74%142Estimated 74%94Estimated 74%68Estimated 74%28Estimated 66%
Forza Horizon 5284Estimated 80%193Estimated 80%194Estimated 74%125Estimated 74%172Estimated 74%117Estimated 74%131Estimated 74%61Estimated 66%
God of War Ragnarök45Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
Hogwarts Legacy187Estimated 74%125Estimated 74%157Estimated 74%105Estimated 74%126Estimated 74%84Estimated 74%74Estimated 74%28Estimated 66%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202445Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
Monster Hunter Wilds45Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
Starfield45Estimated 66%28Estimated 66%38Estimated 66%24Estimated 66%29Estimated 66%18Estimated 66%17Estimated 66%7Estimated 58%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100885350%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100896039%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100915746%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001006838%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100659840%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100936043%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100935945%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100915746%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100956144%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100925845%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 3DLSS 4
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.9OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell 2.0
Process node5 nm4 nmBetter
Release date20222025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count76300 millionBetter21900 million
Die size609 mm²181 mm²Better
Shader units / cores16384Better4608
Base clock2235 MHz2407 MHzBetter
Boost clock2520 MHz2572 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x16PCIe 5x8
Length304 mm241 mmBetter
ThicknessTriple-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU850 W450 WBetter
Power connector16 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 1.4a3x DisplayPort 2.1b
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 4090 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM24 GB GDDR6XBetter8 GB GDDR7
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory bus384 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS82.58Better23.7
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
What AI will explain
Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 4090 or RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?+
RTX 4090 has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 4090 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 4090 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 4090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 4090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 4090 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 4090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 4090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 4090 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 4090 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.