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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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: 15,208 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores 15,208 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1771 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,208 | 15,614+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+40% | 9.068 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 1771 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+272% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 320 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 150W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.5 | 104.1+16% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GP104 |
| Release | October 12 2022 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #147 | #180 |
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