GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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 3060 Ti

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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 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.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile?

The matchup between the enthusiast desktop GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the flagship mobile GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile highlights the shrinking divide between desktop and laptop hardware of the same generation. Despite being a laptop chip, the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile utilizes the high-end GA103 die to deliver performance that matches or even exceeds the desktop 3060 Ti in many scenarios, providing an elite gaming experience in a portable form factor.

Technically, the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile features a larger 16GB VRAM buffer—double the 8GB found on the desktop 3060 Ti. This extra memory is a massive advantage for high-resolution textures and complex 1440p maps. While the desktop 3060 Ti has higher power limits and more consistent thermal performance, the 80-series mobile chip brings flagship-tier core counts and superior memory bandwidth to the comparison. For those who want high-end power on the move, the mobile variant provides a significantly more robust foundation.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the winner for users who demand the highest possible flagship-tier performance in a notebook. it represents the pinnacle of mobile power for its generation. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the winner for desktop value, providing rock-solid 1440p stability for a much lower cost. However, for sheer technical capacity and future-proofing through VRAM, the mobile 3080 Ti is the more powerful and versatile choice for the most demanding titles.

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.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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