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 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅22.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅242.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅22.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅242.9% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data, 47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 vs 112 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019 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 2080 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 22.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 47.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently gives you 47.8% higher G3D Mark and 22.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	168 FPS	109 FPS
medium	148 FPS	98 FPS
high	131 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	95 FPS
medium	113 FPS	83 FPS
high	100 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	48 FPS
medium	72 FPS	43 FPS
high	58 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	455 FPS	357 FPS
medium	392 FPS	310 FPS
high	319 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	221 FPS
medium	235 FPS	190 FPS
high	206 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	108 FPS
medium	110 FPS	89 FPS
high	93 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	823 FPS	593 FPS
medium	663 FPS	474 FPS
high	584 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	444 FPS
medium	504 FPS	356 FPS
high	433 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	296 FPS
medium	347 FPS	237 FPS
high	292 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	148 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	546 FPS	519 FPS
medium	466 FPS	439 FPS
high	399 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	425 FPS
medium	384 FPS	356 FPS
high	310 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	277 FPS
medium	260 FPS	237 FPS
high	227 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER leads by 47.8%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,467+48%	13,170
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+2%	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+71%	28
Tensor Cores	384+243%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 47.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+48%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	170W-32%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	77.5