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 3080 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3080 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

✅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.
❌GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌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).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base 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).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14.9% in PassMark G3D (16,214 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 48 vs 30 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 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 3080 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile Technical Specifications

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

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. 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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (2021 vs 2019).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
MSRP	$349	—
Codename	TU106	GA104
Release	January 7 2019	January 12 2021
Ranking	#168	#127

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