GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
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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 Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | Turing (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 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 2080 (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 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1380 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) reaches 15,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 9.362 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) with 120 Tensor cores vs 368.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,938 | 15,014 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+30% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.94 TFLOPS+17% | 9.362 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz | 1590 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 120 | 184+53% |
| L1 Cache | 3.8 MB+31% | 2.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 46+53% |
| Tensor Cores | 120 | 368+207% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 186.7+87% | 100.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $350 |
| Codename | GA106 | TU104B |
| Release | January 12 2021 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #214 | #146 |
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