GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 21.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1.2% more VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-21.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+21.3%)
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 (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 34% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 25.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 21.3%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 368 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,676	22,651+21%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2944	4352+48%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2535 MHz+48%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	8 GB+1%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 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: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 29.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	215W	160W-26%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	86.9	141.6+63%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 34.2% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 25.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).