GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025Core: 975 MHzBoost: 2287 MHz
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile): 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 RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 50.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 80W instead of 160W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 50.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) instead at 15,014 vs 14,114, 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 2080 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 4nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 15,014 — the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) leads by 6.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2287 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
14,114
15,014+6%
Architecture
Turing
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
12 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
1920
8192+327%
Boost Clock
1680 MHz
2287 MHz+36%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 (Mobile)). 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,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
TDP
160W
80W-50%
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
113mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
72-10%
80°C
Perf/Watt
88.2
187.7+113%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
MSRP
$349
Codename
TU106
GN22-X9
Release
January 7 2019
January 2 2025
Ranking
#168
#não classificado

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