
GeForce GTX 880M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 880M is positioned at rank #116 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 880M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 268.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-268.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+268.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $150 for the GeForce GTX 880M, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 361.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+361.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 880M and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 880M scores 3,826 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 268.9%. The GeForce GTX 880M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,826 | 14,114+269% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1920+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.05 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+112% |
| Boost Clock | 993 MHz | 1680 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.9 MB+1362% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 880M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 110% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 GB/s | 336 GB/s+110% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Turing).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 880M draws 122W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 27% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W-24% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 88.2+181% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 361.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 880M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $120-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.5 | 117.6+361% |
| Codename | GK104 | TU106 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #514 | #168 |
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