GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design vs GeForce RTX 4060 La...

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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-36.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+36.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design scores 12,766 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 36.3%. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1095 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 368 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,766	17,400+36%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2944	4352+48%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.447 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+242%
Boost Clock	1095 MHz	2535 MHz+132%
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 Laptop GPU 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 with Max-Q Design lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+50%	256 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 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_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: NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 4	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.