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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅26.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 152).
✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 25.3% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 16,214), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 vs 38 ray-tracing units and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 16,214 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 25.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312+25%	16,214
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	6144+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	18.98 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+8%	1545 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	192+26%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	6 MB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	48+26%
Tensor Cores	152	192+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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 ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). 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 Mobile
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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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 Mobile's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). 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 Mobile
TDP	200W	115W-43%
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	141.0+39%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
MSRP	$399	—
Codename	GA104	GA104
Release	December 1 2020	January 12 2021
Ranking	#73	#127

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