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 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅16.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅107.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 12.5% in PassMark G3D (19,115 vs 16,995), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM, 58 vs 28 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

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

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 19,115 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile leads by 12.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1260 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	16,995	19,115+12%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	7424+107%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	18.71 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+41%	1260 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	232+107%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	7.3 MB+109%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	58+107%
Tensor Cores	112	232+107%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile carries 16 GB. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 42.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	512 GB/s+42%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
TDP	170W	150W-12%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	127.4+27%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
MSRP	$329	—
Codename	GA106	GA103S
Release	January 12 2021	January 25 2022
Ranking	#114	#88

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