NVIDIA

MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

Expert rating7 / 10

GPU Brand:: NVIDIA
Series:: GeForce RTX 40
Board Partner:: MSI
VRAM:: 16 GB
Memory Type:: GDDR6
Boost Clock:: 2640 MHz
TDP:: 165 W
Card Length:: 247 mm
Power Connector:: 1x 8-pin
Recommended PSU:: 550 W

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Manufacturer: NVIDIA Last updated: 2026-09-12

MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB Review

MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a mainstream NVIDIA graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace (AD106) architecture, with 16GB of GDDR6 memory, a 2640MHz boost clock, and a 165W TDP. It is the 16GB version of the 4060 Ti for gamers who want extra VRAM headroom at 1440p.

If you're shopping for a mainstream card, the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB lines up against AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT in this catalog. Expect a card around 247mm long needing a 2.5-slot opening in your case, with cuda cores count of 4352 feeding its rendering pipeline. Launch MSRP was $499, though street pricing has moved since.

Performance and Architecture

Built on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace (AD106) architecture, the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB pairs 4352 cuda cores with 16GB of GDDR6 memory on what MSI rates as a 2640MHz boost clock. That combination places it in the mainstream tier, where it's tuned for a specific resolution and refresh-rate target rather than being a universal do-everything card.

Power, Size, and Compatibility

At a 165W TDP, the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB needs a power supply with enough headroom on the 12V rail plus whatever PCIe power connectors this variant uses. Physically it runs about 247mm long and occupies a 2.5-slot opening, so measure your case's GPU clearance and front intake fans before buying, especially in compact builds.

Comparison to Alternatives

The closest rival to the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB in this catalog is AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT, which competes at a similar price and resolution target. Shoppers who need more VRAM headroom or lower power draw than the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers should cross-shop that card before deciding, since the two trade blows depending on the game engine and whether ray tracing or upscaling is in use.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7 / 10

A solid mainstream pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.

Best for

Gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for
Builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier
Anyone upgrading from an older NVIDIA or rival card at a similar price point

Not for

Buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first
4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End
SFF builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case

Specifications

What these specs mean

Platform

GPU Brand	NVIDIA
Board Partner	MSI

Identity and type

Product Type	Desktop Add-In Card
Series	GeForce RTX 40
Tier	Mainstream

Performance

VRAM	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Boost Clock	2640 MHz
Ray Tracing Support	Yes

Physical & Power

TDP	165 W
Card Length	247 mm

Board and vendor

Factory Overclocked	Yes

Silicon

Architecture	Ada Lovelace
Shader Units	4352

Memory

Memory Bus Width	128 bit
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s

Power

Recommended PSU	550 W
Power Connector	1x 8-pin

Host interface

PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0
PCIe Lanes	8

Display and media

DisplayPort Version	DP 1.4a
DisplayPort Count	3
HDMI Count	1

Market and workstation

MSRP	499 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Key specs for the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: VRAM 16 GB, Memory Bandwidth 288 GB/s, Boost Clock 2640 MHz, TDP 165 W, Card Length 247 mm, Product Type Desktop Add-In Card.

Who is the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB best suited to?

Best suited to: Gamers targeting the resolution this mainstream tier is built for; Builders who want 16GB of VRAM without moving up a tier; Anyone upgrading from an older NVIDIA or rival card at a similar price point.

What are the drawbacks of the MSI Gaming X GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?

Not the best fit for: Buyers who need the absolute best price-to-performance and should compare street prices first; 4K/high-refresh gamers if this card's tier sits below High-End; SFF builders who haven't confirmed this card's length and slot width fit their case.