I'm building my first gaming PC, and I'm stuck deciding between the Nvidia 3060 12GB and the 4060 8GB. A guy at MicroCenter mentioned that the 3060 is better for 1440p gaming, while the 4060 might provide a higher frame rate for 1080p. I intend to play games like War Thunder, Fortnite, COD Warzone, and some budget Steam games. Any thoughts?
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If you're aiming for 1440p, the 3060 with 12GB of VRAM could be a safer bet because the 4060 only has 8GB, which might limit you at that resolution. The 4060 is indeed slightly faster, maybe around 15-20% more FPS, but be cautious about running out of VRAM at 1440p. If you can, check out the 6700XT for better performance overall, though I get that you want to stick with Nvidia for your build.
To be honest, the 4060 does offer a bit more speed, like 15-20% extra performance, especially at 1080p. But remember, if you plan on playing at higher resolutions, the 3060's extra memory is definitely going to help.
I get that performance is key, but do you really want to risk hitting a memory wall at 1440p? That could ruin your gaming experience.