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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 169.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅53.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

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186.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $651 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 169.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅24.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅53.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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186.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, 368 vs 240 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is about 186.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,000 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 24.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 2060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) currently gives you 6.4% higher G3D Mark and 24.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
1080p
low	108 FPS	153 FPS
medium	98 FPS	137 FPS
high	82 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	131 FPS
medium	83 FPS	107 FPS
high	69 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	76 FPS
medium	43 FPS	65 FPS
high	31 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
1080p
low	290 FPS	380 FPS
medium	247 FPS	333 FPS
high	197 FPS	272 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	253 FPS
medium	164 FPS	215 FPS
high	131 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	123 FPS
medium	91 FPS	106 FPS
high	75 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
1080p
low	635 FPS	676 FPS
medium	508 FPS	541 FPS
high	423 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	338 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	507 FPS
medium	381 FPS	405 FPS
high	318 FPS	338 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	338 FPS
medium	254 FPS	270 FPS
high	212 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	169 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
1080p
low	428 FPS	514 FPS
medium	354 FPS	448 FPS
high	286 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	318 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	420 FPS
medium	302 FPS	367 FPS
high	235 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	271 FPS
medium	166 FPS	254 FPS
high	154 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	169 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)'s 15,014 — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) leads by 6.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) with 240 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	14,114	15,014+6%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2944+53%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	9.362 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+6%	1590 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	184+53%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.9 MB+53%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	46+53%
Tensor Cores	240	368+53%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	100.1+13%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 65.1% less ($651 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 15.0 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 169.3% better value.