GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

2022Core: 810 MHzBoost: 1260 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
127%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
109%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#46
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
99%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
71%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)
Leading raw performance (+6.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6.3%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 232 Tensor cores vs 152.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
19,115
20,312+6%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
7424+53%
4864
Compute (TFLOPS)
18.71 TFLOPS+15%
16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1260 MHz
1665 MHz+32%
ROPs
96+20%
80
TMUs
232+53%
152
L1 Cache
7.3 MB+52%
4.8 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
58+53%
38
Tensor Cores
232+53%
152

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+14%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
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Media & Encoding

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
150W-25%
200W
Recommended PSU
650W
600W-8%
Power Connector
Mobile
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
127.4+25%
101.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
GA103S
GA104
Release
January 25 2022
December 1 2020
Ranking
#88
#73