GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

115%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

105%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

75%

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Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

72%

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 3060 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 2287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,938	15,014
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3840	8192+113%
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	2287 MHz+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). 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,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.