GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Popular choices:
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
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.
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) with 192 Tensor cores vs 272.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,214+2% | 15,935 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+182% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 18.98 TFLOPS+164% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1650 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+41% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+186% | 2.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+41% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 272+42% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-38% | 184W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-9% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+63% | 86.6 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
