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 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060: 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 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅5.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 145.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 18,606), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 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 Ti is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 145.6% (65.4 vs 26.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 5.1%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	18,606	19,548+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2460 MHz+55%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	224+133%	96
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	3 MB+131%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	24 MB+773%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
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 Ti has 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti gives you 37.5% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 77.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Memory bus width is 352-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+78%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	24 MB+773%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	73°C-3%
Perf/Watt	74.4	170.0+128%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 57.2% cheaper ($400 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 145.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP	$699	$299-57%
Performance per Dollar	26.6	65.4+146%
Codename	GP102	AD107
Release	March 10 2017	May 18 2023
Ranking	#95	#84

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