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

✅+11.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅182.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 19,467).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 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 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅+11.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅182.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 136).

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (17,400 vs 19,467).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 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 4060 Laptop GPU better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 9.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 19,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a 2019 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2019, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 9.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 19,467). GeForce RTX 2080 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 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 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 $699 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 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 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	168 FPS	177 FPS
medium	148 FPS	162 FPS
high	131 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	143 FPS
medium	113 FPS	118 FPS
high	100 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	93 FPS
medium	72 FPS	79 FPS
high	58 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	455 FPS	416 FPS
medium	392 FPS	348 FPS
high	319 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	269 FPS
medium	235 FPS	226 FPS
high	206 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	117 FPS
medium	110 FPS	97 FPS
high	93 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	823 FPS	783 FPS
medium	663 FPS	626 FPS
high	584 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	587 FPS
medium	504 FPS	470 FPS
high	433 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	392 FPS
medium	347 FPS	313 FPS
high	292 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	546 FPS	775 FPS
medium	466 FPS	626 FPS
high	399 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	587 FPS
medium	384 FPS	470 FPS
high	310 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	374 FPS
medium	260 FPS	313 FPS
high	227 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	196 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 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER leads by 11.9%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	19,467+12%	17,400
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+98%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2535 MHz+40%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	192+41%	136
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	48+41%	34
Tensor Cores	384+182%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 93.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+94%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.9	108.8+40%