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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 175W instead of 350W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅39.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅17.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 272).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 41.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 350W vs 175W.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 41.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 175W instead of 350W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅39.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅17.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 272).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (272 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 41.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 350W vs 175W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 320 vs 272 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 135.3% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 39.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,233 vs 16,477). GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	153 FPS	199 FPS
medium	136 FPS	182 FPS
high	119 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	175 FPS
medium	107 FPS	145 FPS
high	92 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	107 FPS
medium	64 FPS	90 FPS
high	49 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	56 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	317 FPS	574 FPS
medium	269 FPS	499 FPS
high	218 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	359 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	418 FPS
medium	179 FPS	360 FPS
high	145 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	111 FPS	214 FPS
medium	93 FPS	186 FPS
high	76 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	131 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	741 FPS	730 FPS
medium	593 FPS	584 FPS
high	494 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	556 FPS	548 FPS
medium	445 FPS	438 FPS
high	371 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	278 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	371 FPS	365 FPS
medium	297 FPS	292 FPS
high	247 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	434 FPS	730 FPS
medium	367 FPS	584 FPS
high	297 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	365 FPS
1440p
low	361 FPS	548 FPS
medium	309 FPS	438 FPS
high	239 FPS	365 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	365 FPS
medium	170 FPS	292 FPS
high	157 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,477 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER scores 16,477 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 272 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,477+2%	16,233
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2176	10240+371%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.181 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+375%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	136	320+135%
L1 Cache	2.1 MB	10 MB+376%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	80+135%
Tensor Cores	272	320+18%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8 (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
TDP	175W-50%	350W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	94.2+103%	46.4