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 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 2080 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅83.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 83.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 13.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 15,014), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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: a 4nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 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 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) scores 15,014 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 13.2%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2287 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	15,014	16,995+13%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8192+129%	3584
Boost Clock	2287 MHz+29%	1777 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
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 2080 (Mobile) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+24%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	80W-53%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	187.7+88%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) (2025 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	—	$329
Codename	GN22-X9	GA106
Release	January 2 2025	January 12 2021
Ranking	#não classificado	#114

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