According to recent leaks from reputable hardware leakers, the 16GB version of the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPU is rumored to be released on July 18th. While Nvidia had previously announced its release sometime in July, no specific date had been provided. The 16GB variant will have an MSRP of $499, $100 more than the 8GB version that launched in May. However, these leaks are yet to be officially confirmed by Nvidia.
Performance Considerations: The key question surrounding the 16GB VRAM version is whether the increased memory will significantly impact overall performance. While most games can still run smoothly with 8GB of VRAM, certain demanding titles require more resources. Some users may have preferred a release without the 8GB version, allowing for a more reasonable price point. The initial sales of the 8GB variant reportedly disappointed retailers globally, even in PC gaming-centric markets.
Performance Analysis: Nvidia claims that the RTX 4060 Ti offers a performance increase of approximately 160% over the RTX 2060 Super in games with frame generation enabled. However, the improvement drops to only 60% in titles without frame generation. In our own review, the performance gain of the RTX 4060 Ti over the RTX 3060 Ti in games without frame generation was found to be just 11% for both the 8GB and 16GB models.
Awaiting Real-World Testing: A comprehensive benchmark and hands-on testing will be necessary to determine the true performance of the RTX 4060 Ti. It remains to be seen whether Nvidia can deliver another mid-range card with exceptional 1080p performance, similar to the praised GeForce RTX 4060.
Leaks suggest that the 16GB Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPU may see its release on July 18th, offering increased VRAM capacity at a higher price point compared to its 8GB counterpart. However, the actual performance gains and value for money will only become clear once independent testing is conducted. PC gaming enthusiasts eagerly await the release, hoping for a well-rounded mid-range graphics card with strong 1080p performance capabilities.
