GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 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.

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

✅6.3% more average FPS across 44 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 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 44 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).

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

❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 6.3% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and 26.3% 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 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 6.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (115W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 25.3% higher G3D Mark and 6.3% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	152 FPS	132 FPS
medium	137 FPS	114 FPS
high	118 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	106 FPS
medium	107 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	47 FPS
medium	65 FPS	41 FPS
high	50 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	25 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	425 FPS	381 FPS
medium	366 FPS	336 FPS
high	296 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	246 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	270 FPS
medium	229 FPS	228 FPS
high	190 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	166 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	135 FPS
medium	114 FPS	116 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	80 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	859 FPS	730 FPS
medium	693 FPS	584 FPS
high	602 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	547 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	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
1080p
low	580 FPS	294 FPS
medium	514 FPS	258 FPS
high	424 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	226 FPS
medium	427 FPS	203 FPS
high	335 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	133 FPS
medium	266 FPS	114 FPS
high	234 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	73 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 Mobile

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 feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

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%