The Nvidia GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Windforce OC with 16GB of memory is among the graphics cards that meet the requirements of the mid-range segment with ambitions to handle more demanding titles at 1440p resolution. This card has been designed on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with the only major change from the 8GB version being just an increase in VRAM to 16GB. The addition of this memory can be an advantage in specific gaming situations and demanding workloads, although the 128-bit bus remains a limitation.
Key points:
- Excellent performance in 1080p games
- 16 GB GDDR6 memory with 128-bit bus
- Consumption of only 160W
- Price: 440€
- Ideal for 1440p gaming of the latest games
- DLSS 3 and ray tracing support
The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB delivers the benefits of modern architecture and special features that take it further than previous generations:
- 16GB GDDR6 Memory: Large memory capacity is important for games and applications that need more VRAM, such as AI models or 4K rendering.
- Ada Lovelace Architecture: improved efficiency and performance over previous generations.
- Windforce 3X Cooling.
- DLSS 3 Support.
The performance in gaming at 1440p
This card was designed for smooth gaming at 1440p. Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Horizon Zero Dawn run smoothly at a steady FPS above 60. Performance may vary for some games depending on VRAM requirements, but for most common games and gaming setups this is a great choice.
Comparison with competitors
In the under $450€ category, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has stiff competition:
- AMD RX 6800 / 6800 XT: These cards offer more than a 128-bit bus, allowing them better bandwidth. The RX 6800 XT has 512 GBps of bandwidth versus 288 GBps for the RTX 4060 Ti.
- RTX 3070/3070 Ti: Last generation cards still offer decent performance at a lower price point, which may be a better option for some gamers.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- High performance for 1440p games.
- DLSS 3 technology to boost FPS.
- Plenty of VRAM for memory-intensive applications.
Cons
- Higher price compared to some competitors.
- 128-bit bus limits overall bandwidth.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | GIGABYTE RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace (AD106) |
| CUDA processor cores | 4352 |
| Boost Clock | 2595 MHz |
| VRAM | 16GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128 bit |
| Bandwidth | 288 GBps |
| TDP | 160W |
| Outputs | 2x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1a |
Price and availability
The price of this graphics card is around 440€ at the time of writing this review, depending on the retailer and availability. This is slightly more than the price of competing models from AMD, but offers better support for Nvidia technologies and wider compatibility with monitor interfaces.