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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):165 W

MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

▲Better than 52% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
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▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

▲Better than 64%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
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▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

44%

6.2

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

9.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

6.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 51%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

44%

6.2

Performance

24%

6.0

Memory

12%

9.5

Power & Cooling

11%

9.6

Platform & Features

5%

6.6

Design

4%

9.6

Connectivity & Media

7.1
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
13,494 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 13,494 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,091 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,091 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 57.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
22,631 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 22,631 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 52.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
12,019 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 12,019 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 51.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
23.37 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 23.37 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 51.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
288 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 288 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 69.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
165 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 165 W, which is lower than that of 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
165 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 165 W under peak load, which is lower than 68.5% of graphics cards and equal to 2.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
165 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 165 W, which is lower than that of 68.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
165 W
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Size
307x 125x 46 mm
This graphics card measures 307x125x 46 mm, which is more compact than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal in size to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Length
307 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 307 mm long, which is longer than 66.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
125 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 125 mm tall, which is shorter than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3 slot/s, which is wider than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 17.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
919 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 919 g, which is lighter than 62% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2670 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20.3% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2310 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,310 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 23.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (165 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    165 W vs 215 W
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • 2.09x more popular
    MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB is more popular than the average graphics card (8.8 vs 4.2).
    8.8 vs 4.22
  • 6.6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2670 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 20.3% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2310 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,310 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 28.6% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2250 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,250 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    32 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 23.3% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (165 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    165 W vs 215 W
  • 10.4 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (25 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    25 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 26.7% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (165 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    165 W vs 225 W
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (307x125 x 46 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    307x125 x 46 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    136 vs 184
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 6 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    34 vs 40
  • 6 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    34 vs 40
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 48 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (136 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    136 vs 184
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 6 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    34 vs 40
  • 6 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (34 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    34 vs 40
  • 21.4% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (128.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    128.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 35.7% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    288 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 5.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (18000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    18,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 22 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (307 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    307 mm vs 285 mm

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What we like about MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB

  • Large 16GB VRAM buffer makes it more future-proof for modern games and beneficial for memory-intensive AI workloads like Stable Diffusion.
  • Efficient TRI FROZR 3 cooling system with TORX 5.0 fans keeps temperatures low (often under 60°C) even during long gaming sessions.
  • Slimmer profile compared to other high-end 40-series cards, making it suitable for smaller cases and mid-tower builds.
  • Extremely quiet operation with Zero Frozr technology that stops fans during low-load periods.
  • Excellent power efficiency with a low TDP (around 160W-165W), requiring only a 550W power supply.
  • Support for NVIDIA DLSS 3 and Frame Generation significantly boosts performance in supported titles at 1080p and 1440p.

What we don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB

  • High price premium for the 16GB VRAM upgrade, which many users find difficult to justify over the 8GB version or competing cards like the RTX 4070.
  • The 128-bit memory bus can bottleneck performance, especially at higher resolutions (1440p/4K) or in bandwidth-heavy productivity apps.
  • Minor generational performance uplift in raw rasterisation over the previous-gen RTX 3060 Ti.
  • Included anti-sag support bracket can be fiddly to install and may be incompatible with some specific PC cases.
  • RGB lighting is noted by some users as being difficult to colour match or disable through software.

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Slim 16GB is an efficient mid-range graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 4,352 CUDA cores and a substantial 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus. It offers a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2670 MHz (extendable to 2685 MHz via MSI Center) and utilizes the TRI FROZR 3 cooling system with TORX Fan 5.0 for silent, high-performance thermal management in a slimmer 2.5-slot profile. Main pros include its ample 16GB VRAM which excels in memory-intensive AI workloads and 1080p/1440p gaming, low power consumption (165W TDP), and support for advanced features like DLSS 3 frame generation and 3rd Gen Ray Tracing. However, its primary cons are the limited 128-bit memory bus which can bottle performance at higher resolutions, and a higher price point compared to 8GB models that may offer better value for pure gaming.

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