Question 3060 vs 4060 GPU Comparison

[aussiemite]

To all the GPU experts out there;

Which is more superior?

https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N4060AERO-OC-8GD/sp#sp (bought this one today) $579 RRP - SCORPTEC

VS

https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N3060VISION-OC-12GD-rev-20/sp#sp (my old card) $499.00 RRP - PC CASE GEAR


Big difference would have to be the memory bus; 128 bit vs 192 bit and the VRAM of 8GB vs 12GB

I don't usually play many AAA games that provide insane graphics when playing single player mode, just mainly FPS, sandbox, RPG etc but I do like to maybe do some video editing for YouTube on occasions.


Would appreciate any help 😀

 

[thestryker]

If you already have a 3060 12GB I don't see any reason to move to a 4060 unless you really want frame generation. The performance is going to be around 20% higher at 1080p and 15% at 1440p resolutions (and only if you aren't CPU bottlenecked). While it generally shouldn't matter for that low of a card for gaming the 3060 does have 4GB more VRAM which could potentially come into play in some non gaming situations.

 

[zinkles]

since you've got both cards, or atleast experienced/can experience both, you can see for yourself.

anyways, the biggest improvement is efficiency, rather than performance, and that being said, the 4060 comes with lower VRAM, but this doesn't make the 3060 lead in performance. the 4060 retains equally same performance while sometimes being a little bit faster.

in the long run though, as with previous generations with cards having lower VRAM, there's no hope that the card with meet the standards when a few years go by. while the 3060 would still be 'OK' in years to come.

that also being said, the upgrade from 3060 to 4060 isn't much of an incremental than a couple frames which you'd still be file without, on the 3060.

 

[aussiemite]

since you've got both cards, or atleast experienced/can experience both, you can see for yourself.

anyways, the biggest improvement is efficiency, rather than performance, and that being said, the 4060 comes with lower VRAM, but this doesn't make the 3060 lead in performance. the 4060 retains equally same performance while sometimes being a little bit faster.

in the long run though, as with previous generations with cards having lower VRAM, there's no hope that the card with meet the standards when a few years go by. while the 3060 would still be 'OK' in years to come.

that also being said, the upgrade from 3060 to 4060 isn't much of an incremental than a couple frames which you'd still be file without, on the 3060.

I will eventually be getting either a replacement, repair or refund from GIGABYTE themselves. I had bought the 4060 today due to the fact that it will take AGES for me to receive a replacement 3060 GPU.

Regarding the 4060, the DLSS 3 is a big difference compared to the 3060 if I am not mistaken?
And I am pairing my i5 11400 with the new 4060, this won't bottleneck right? Or should I have purchased another 3060 or even a 3060 ti?

 

[aussiemite]

If you already have a 3060 12GB I don't see any reason to move to a 4060 unless you really want frame generation. The performance is going to be around 20% higher at 1080p and 15% at 1440p resolutions (and only if you aren't CPU bottlenecked). While it generally shouldn't matter for that low of a card for gaming the 3060 does have 4GB more VRAM which could potentially come into play in some non gaming situations.

Would the 4GB difference even noticeable though? In terms of software editing, video editing, etc?

 

[zinkles]

Would the 4GB difference even noticeable though? In terms of software editing, video editing, etc?

for now, not much, but in the future, yes probably will, more than the 3060

 

[aussiemite]

for now, not much, but in the future, yes probably will, more than the 3060

So in future, 12GB VRAM will be imperative once different editing programs update their software and as well as games?

 

[zinkles]

that is expected, as seen with previous cards with lower VRAM, which have also become not that preferable to use in a few years, compared to other cards

 

[aussiemite]

that is expected, as seen with previous cards with lower VRAM, which have also become not that preferable to use in a few years, compared to other cards

In hindsight, once I receive a replacement, I have the option to either stick with the replacement 3060 and sell the 4060 or visa versa, so I guess I can experience the difference with the 4060.

 

[aussiemite]

that is expected, as seen with previous cards with lower VRAM, which have also become not that preferable to use in a few years, compared to other cards

Will the 4060 bottleneck with my i5 11400?

 

[thestryker]

Would the 4GB difference even noticeable though? In terms of software editing, video editing, etc?

Absolutely can, but depends on the software being used and resolution of video with regards to video editing.

Regarding the 4060, the DLSS 3 is a big difference compared to the 3060 if I am not mistaken?

DLSS 3 (Frame Generation) is only good if you already have a good frame rate to start with so it would likely be of limited use on a lower end card.

And I am pairing my i5 11400 with the new 4060, this won't bottleneck right?

It will depend on the title, but generally speaking don't expect to see as big of gains as you might see in reviews since those tend to use top end CPUs. The 4060 should still be better in every game that isn't completely CPU bound, and it will never be worse (unless you somehow run out of VRAM, but that's extremely unlikely unless you're trying to).

I will eventually be getting either a replacement, repair or refund from GIGABYTE themselves. I had bought the 4060 today due to the fact that it will take AGES for me to receive a replacement 3060 GPU.

Given the clarification of your circumstance I'd keep whichever card makes more sense monetarily speaking.

 

[aussiemite]

Absolutely can, but depends on the software being used and resolution of video with regards to video editing.

DLSS 3 (Frame Generation) is only good if you already have a good frame rate to start with so it would likely be of limited use on a lower end card.

It will depend on the title, but generally speaking don't expect to see as big of gains as you might see in reviews since those tend to use top end CPUs. The 4060 should still be better in every game that isn't completely CPU bound, and it will never be worse (unless you somehow run out of VRAM, but that's extremely unlikely unless you're trying to).

Given the clarification of your circumstance I'd keep whichever card makes more sense monetarily speaking.

Appreciate the answers to all my questions haha. It does make more sense to stick with the 3060 if I am frequently editing, day in, day out, however, FPS games, sandbox and RPG games do not require much VRAM whatsoever and that is generally all I use my PC for. I just hope the 4060 can pair well with my i5 11400 without any potential bottleneck.

I shall compare and contrast in future and then make my decision on keeping either card