GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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 35.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+35.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-35.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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.
GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 15,014 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 35.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2287 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+35% | 15,014 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864 | 8192+68% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2287 MHz+37% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 187.7+85% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GN22-X9 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #73 | #não classificado |
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