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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $731 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅6.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅70.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 136).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

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183.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $731 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).
✅Delivers 158.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 22.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,130 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅6.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅70.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (232 vs 136).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 232), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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183.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,130 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($1,130 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile better than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 6.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 9.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, 232 vs 136 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is about 183.2% more expensive on MSRP at $1,130 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 6.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 183.2% more on MSRP for only 6.5% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Ti make more sense than GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, you are saving about $731 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	177 FPS	174 FPS
medium	162 FPS	158 FPS
high	142 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	145 FPS
medium	118 FPS	120 FPS
high	101 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	87 FPS
medium	79 FPS	73 FPS
high	66 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	425 FPS	440 FPS
medium	359 FPS	379 FPS
high	292 FPS	306 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	333 FPS
medium	229 FPS	275 FPS
high	186 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	182 FPS
medium	95 FPS	152 FPS
high	77 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	106 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	855 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	893 FPS
high	609 FPS	744 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	837 FPS
medium	527 FPS	670 FPS
high	452 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	419 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	552 FPS
medium	355 FPS	446 FPS
high	308 FPS	372 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	279 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
1080p
low	775 FPS	544 FPS
medium	639 FPS	477 FPS
high	558 FPS	408 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	435 FPS
medium	503 FPS	385 FPS
high	435 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	276 FPS
medium	322 FPS	249 FPS
high	298 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	184 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 24,805 — the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 9.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 24.72 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2010 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	22,651	24,805+10%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352	7424+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+26%	2010 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	136	232+71%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	7.3 MB+70%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	58+71%
Tensor Cores	136	232+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	432 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB	48 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	141.6	165.4+17%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile launched at $1130. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 64.7% less ($731 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 22.0 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 158.2% better value.