GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $449 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 41.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+41.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($449) |
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 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 22,713 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads by 5.6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 544 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 21,513 | 22,713+6% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.45 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+64% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2535 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 88+83% | 48 |
| TMUs | 272+100% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 32 MB+482% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68+100% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 544+300% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 113.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB+45% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 616 GB/s+114% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+175% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB | 32 MB+482% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 41% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 165W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 16-pin (12VHPWR) |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-9% | 2.2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.1 | 137.7+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499 and now averages $449. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB costs 25.2% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 50.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 40.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $499-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $449-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.9 | 50.6+41% |
| Codename | TU102 | AD106 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #66 | #56 |
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