GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Why is GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile better than GeForce RTX 3060?
Comparing the once-flagship GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile with the mid-range desktop GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights how quickly desktop technology can overtake even the most powerful laptop components from a previous generation. The RTX 3060 Ti desktop card generally outpaces the 2080 Super Mobile in nearly every gaming scenario, often delivering 10-20% higher frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. While the 2080 Super was a mobile beast in its time, the 3060 Ti’s Ampere architecture and desktop power limits allow it to maintain higher clock speeds and more consistent performance.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti benefits from 2nd Gen Ray Tracing cores and 3rd Gen Tensor cores, which provide a significant boost in ray-tracing and DLSS performance over the 2080 Super’s first-generation hardware. Both cards typically feature 8GB of VRAM, but the desktop 3060 Ti has access to much higher total board power (TGP), which prevents the thermal throttling often encountered by high-end mobile GPUs like the 2080 Super. The 3060 Ti also offers more modern display support and better efficiency, making it a more versatile choice for a modern gaming rig.
Ultimately, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for consistent gaming performance. While the RTX 2080 Super Mobile remains a very respectable performer for a laptop and can still handle most modern games at 1080p High/Ultra, it cannot match the stability and raw throughput of a dedicated desktop 3060 Ti. If you are comparing a used high-end gaming laptop to a desktop build with a 3060 Ti, the desktop will almost always provide a smoother and more future-proof experience.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 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 2080 Super 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
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 RTX 2080 Super Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 19,468 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile leads by 14.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 19,468+15% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+17% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+33% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+14% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 192+71% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+17% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 48+71% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 384+243% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s+24% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 150W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 129.8+30% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | TU104 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #114 | #144 |
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