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

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.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+52.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅81.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 81.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) instead at 26,543 vs 17,400, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 52.5%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	26,543+53%	17,400
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120+18%	4352
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2535 MHz+46%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU carries 8 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+25%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.