GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

2019Core: 1380 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
209%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
150%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
145%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
132%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
103%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
100%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.9% 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).

InsightGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-15.9%)
Leading raw performance (+15.9%)
Longevity
Turing (12nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) scores 15,014 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 15.9%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 368 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
15,014
17,400+16%
Architecture
Turing
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
12 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2944
4352+48%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.362 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+136%
Boost Clock
1590 MHz
2535 MHz+59%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
184+35%
136
L1 Cache
2.9 MB
4.3 MB+48%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores
46+35%
34
Tensor Cores
368+171%
136

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+75%
256 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
150W-6%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
100.1
108.8+9%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$1000
Avg Price (30d)
$350
Codename
TU104B
AD106
Release
January 29 2019
May 18 2023
Ranking
#146
#59