GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

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%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile leads by 9.9%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 232 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,115+10%	17,400
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	7424+71%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	18.71 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1260 MHz	2535 MHz+101%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	232+71%	136
L1 Cache	7.3 MB+70%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	58+71%	34
Tensor Cores	232+71%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 Laptop GPU 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 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+100%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.