GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
GeForce RTX 4060
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile?
Comparing the legacy high-end GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile to the modern enthusiast GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB highlights the jump into the current-gen AI era. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 40-50% faster in raw benchmarks and offers a much larger VRAM buffer to handle the textures of 2026 releases. Moving from a card that was built for high-end 2020 laptops to the modern 40-series is a transformative upgrade in both speed and technical capabilities.
The technical specifications favor the modern card significantly. The RTX 4060 Ti 16GB features double the VRAM of the older mobile flagship and supports DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which can revolutionize smoothness in modern titles. While the 2080 Super was a monster in its era, its lack of modern software features and power constraints make it less capable for high-fidelity 1440p gaming today. The 40-series card also benefits from the advanced Ada Lovelace architecture, providing much better performance-per-watt and cooler operation.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive winner, offering better speed, more memory, and a much more advanced feature set for the coming years. It is the superior choice for any high-performance build or upgrade. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile remains a respectable winner for those who already use it, but for anyone looking for the latest technology and long-term future-proofing, the jump to the modern 16GB 40-series card is the superior and clear choice.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Super Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
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
The GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548 | 19,468 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+58% | 9.585 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+58% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 192+100% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 48+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 384+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 2080 Super Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 448 GB/s+65% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+500% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) 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 4060 | 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-23% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 240mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+31% | 129.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | — |
| Codename | AD107 | TU104 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #84 | #144 |
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