GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $350 for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel), it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 RTX 2080 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,208 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB reaches 15,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) with 368 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,014 | 15,208+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944 | 3584+22% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.362 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz | 1777 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 184+64% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB | 3.5 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+64% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 368+229% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — a 86.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+87% | 240 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-12% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.1+12% | 89.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 20% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 26.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $329-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $280-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.9 | 54.3+27% |
| Codename | TU104B | GA106 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #146 | #147 |
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