CPU
GPU
GeForce RTX 3060
Popular choices:
GeForce GTX 880M
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce GTX 880M?
The matchup between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the ancient mobile flagship GeForce GTX 880M highlights more than a decade of astronomical GPU progress. The RTX 3060 Ti is more than 3000% faster, representing the jump from a core that struggles with 1080p today to a card that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, these two share no ground. The RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of fast VRAM and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS. The GTX 880M is based on the legacy Kepler architecture with tiny memory and lacks the core count or features to handle modern high-fidelity textures. Moving from any device with legacy graphics to an RTX 3060 Ti powered desktop is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and fluidity needed for high-end rendering and professional creative work in 2026.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of detail and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The GeForce GTX 880M is now strictly piece of hardware history. If you are looking to revitalize your PC experience with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series desktop card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 880M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 344.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 880M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+344.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-344.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 130.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX 880M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+130.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce GTX 880M
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
GeForce GTX 880M
The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 3,826 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 344.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+344% | 3,826 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Kepler |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+133% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+318% | 3.05 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+79% | 993 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+2592% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 880M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 880M) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+125% | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 880M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 32.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 122W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 1mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+218% | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 880M costs 48.1% less ($139 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 130.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce GTX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $150-48% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+131% | 25.5 |
| Codename | GA106 | GK104 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #114 | #514 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce GTX 880M
