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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+25.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅11.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅110.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,233 vs 20,312).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅+25.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 200W instead of 350W, a 150W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅110.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,233 vs 20,312).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌75% higher power demand at 350W vs 200W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 25.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 320 vs 152 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and 110.5% more ray-tracing hardware. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 11.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,233 vs 20,312). GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	152 FPS	253 FPS
medium	137 FPS	236 FPS
high	118 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	221 FPS
medium	107 FPS	183 FPS
high	91 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	117 FPS
medium	65 FPS	98 FPS
high	50 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	61 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	425 FPS	608 FPS
medium	366 FPS	523 FPS
high	296 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	434 FPS
medium	229 FPS	366 FPS
high	190 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	223 FPS
medium	114 FPS	190 FPS
high	96 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	136 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	859 FPS	730 FPS
medium	693 FPS	584 FPS
high	602 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	548 FPS
medium	529 FPS	438 FPS
high	452 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	365 FPS
medium	346 FPS	292 FPS
high	275 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	580 FPS	730 FPS
medium	514 FPS	584 FPS
high	424 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	548 FPS
medium	427 FPS	438 FPS
high	335 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	365 FPS
medium	266 FPS	292 FPS
high	234 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 16,233 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 25.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 152 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,312+25%	16,233
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	10240+111%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	80	112+40%
TMUs	152	320+111%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	10 MB+108%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	80+111%
Tensor Cores	152	320+111%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
TDP	200W-43%	350W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+119%	46.4