GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU: 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

✅+14% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅64.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 15,014).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 64.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) instead at 15,014 vs 13,170, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 4nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) scores 15,014 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) leads by 14%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2287 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,014+14%	13,170
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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) gives you 33.3% 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 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% 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 Laptop GPU.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+33%	336 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 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	80W-53%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	187.7+142%	77.5