GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,614 | 15,935+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+18% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.068 TFLOPS+26% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1771 MHz+7% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 2.1 MB+123% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s+5% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 20.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-18% | 184W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-3% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 104.1+20% | 86.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $470 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | GP104 | TU106 |
| Release | August 15 2016 | December 7 2021 |
| Ranking | #180 | #133 |
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