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 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: 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

2018

Why buy it

✅142.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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75.2% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 90.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 8.8% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 18,676), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 90.5% (50.9 vs 26.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 8.8%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 368 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,676	20,312+9%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	4864+65%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+3%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184+21%	152
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	4.8 MB+66%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+21%	38
Tensor Cores	368+142%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 1.2% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	8 GB+1%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 7.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	215W	200W-7%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	86.9	101.6+17%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 42.9% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 90.6% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$699	$399-43%
Performance per Dollar	26.7	50.9+91%
Codename	TU104	GA104
Release	September 20 2018	December 1 2020
Ranking	#94	#73

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