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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 192).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅25% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (240 vs 192).

Why buy it

✅33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 240), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 14.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 14.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 60.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 33.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 14.9% 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 3080 Mobile 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.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 3080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	108 FPS	132 FPS
medium	98 FPS	114 FPS
high	82 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	106 FPS
medium	83 FPS	88 FPS
high	69 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	47 FPS
medium	43 FPS	41 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	290 FPS	381 FPS
medium	247 FPS	336 FPS
high	197 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	270 FPS
medium	164 FPS	228 FPS
high	131 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	166 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	135 FPS
medium	91 FPS	116 FPS
high	75 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	80 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	635 FPS	730 FPS
medium	508 FPS	584 FPS
high	423 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	547 FPS
medium	381 FPS	438 FPS
high	318 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	365 FPS
medium	254 FPS	292 FPS
high	212 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	428 FPS	294 FPS
medium	354 FPS	258 FPS
high	286 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	226 FPS
medium	302 FPS	203 FPS
high	235 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	133 FPS
medium	166 FPS	114 FPS
high	154 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	73 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

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 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 16,214 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile leads by 14.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,114	16,214+15%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1920	6144+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	18.98 TFLOPS+194%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+9%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	192+60%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	6 MB+216%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	48+60%
Tensor Cores	240+25%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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 3080 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 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%
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 3080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 3080 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 3080 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
TDP	160W	115W-28%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	113mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	141.0+60%