GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1771 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
131%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
126%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
114%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
109%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
104%
#32
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel).

InsightGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-11.4%)
Leading raw performance (+11.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 11.4%. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
15,614
17,400+11%
Architecture
Pascal
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
16 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2560
4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.068 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+143%
Boost Clock
1771 MHz
2535 MHz+43%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
160+18%
136
L1 Cache
0.94 MB
4.3 MB+357%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
320 GB/s+25%
256 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.0
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 5.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
150W-6%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
104.1
108.8+5%