GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 2010 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

12 GB 150

24,805

+22.1%

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

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 4080 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 4080 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

✅Costs $731 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 131.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅14.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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183.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 22.1% in PassMark G3D (24,805 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 4nm process instead of 8nm, and 58 vs 38 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $731 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $1,130, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 131.9% (50.9 vs 22.0), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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 strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 24,805 — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 22.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2010 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) with 152 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	20,312	24,805+22%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864	7424+53%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS+53%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2010 MHz+21%
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	152	232+53%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	7.3 MB+52%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	58+53%
Tensor Cores	152	232+53%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 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 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Mobile
TDP	200W	150W-25%
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	165.4+63%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile launched at $1130. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 64.7% cheaper ($731 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22.0 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 131.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
MSRP	$399-65%	$1130
Performance per Dollar	50.9+131%	22.0
Codename	GA104	AD104
Release	December 1 2020	January 3 2023
Ranking	#73	#43

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