GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
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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
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Why is GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060?
The matchup between the modern GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and the legendary GeForce RTX 2080 Ti represents the battle between current-gen features and previous enthusiast glory. In raw rasterization, the RTX 2080 Ti often maintains a slight edge or parity due to its much wider 352-bit memory bus and higher core count. However, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB brings a significantly more modern feature set and much better power efficiency to the comparison.
A major technical advantage for the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is its support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation, which can revolutionize smoothness in modern titles beyond what the 2080 Ti can achieve through traditional rendering. While the 2080 Ti has 11GB of VRAM, the 16GB on the newer card provides even more headroom for high-resolution textures in 2026 releases. Furthermore, the 40-series card operates at much lower power levels and benefits from the latest Ada Lovelace architectural improvements.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the winner for users who want the latest in AI graphical technology, superior VRAM capacity, and modern future-proofing. It is the more efficient and versatile choice for the coming years. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti remains a respectable winner for those who already own it, as its raw power is still formidable for 1440p and 4K gaming. However, for anyone building a new system today, the technological advantages of the 40-series mid-range make it the superior long-term investment.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.1% higher G3D Mark score and 37.5% more VRAM (11 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+37.5%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $600 for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 82.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+82.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($299) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's 21,513 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 10.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 68 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 544.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548 | 21,513+10% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4352+42% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+12% | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+59% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 88+83% |
| TMUs | 96 | 272+183% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 4.3 MB+43% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+336% | 5.5 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 68+183% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 544+467% |
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 Ti 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 Ti is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — a 126.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB+38% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 616 GB/s+126% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 352-bit+175% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+336% | 5.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). 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 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-54% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-14% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+97% | 86.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.2% less ($301 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 35.9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 82.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-70% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299-50% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+82% | 35.9 |
| Codename | AD107 | TU102 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #84 | #66 |
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