GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 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 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 39.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+39.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-39.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 16,214 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 39.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) with 136 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+40% | 16,214 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 6144+41% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+16% | 18.98 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+64% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 192+41% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 6 MB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 48+41% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 192+41% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s+56% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 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 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 115W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 115W-28% |
| 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 | 141.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | — |
| Codename | AD106 | GA104 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #59 | #127 |
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