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

✅152.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.2% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅152.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 152).

Why buy it

✅6.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 82.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 250W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.2% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 250W vs 200W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 6.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 19,467 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (200W vs 250W).

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 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 3060 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $399 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 6.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.3% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $399 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (200W vs 250W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	168 FPS	152 FPS
medium	148 FPS	137 FPS
high	131 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	131 FPS
medium	113 FPS	107 FPS
high	100 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	77 FPS
medium	72 FPS	65 FPS
high	58 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	455 FPS	425 FPS
medium	392 FPS	366 FPS
high	319 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	272 FPS
medium	235 FPS	229 FPS
high	206 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	133 FPS
medium	110 FPS	114 FPS
high	93 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	823 FPS	859 FPS
medium	663 FPS	693 FPS
high	584 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	658 FPS
medium	504 FPS	529 FPS
high	433 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	434 FPS
medium	347 FPS	346 FPS
high	292 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	546 FPS	580 FPS
medium	466 FPS	514 FPS
high	399 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	478 FPS
medium	384 FPS	427 FPS
high	310 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	285 FPS
medium	260 FPS	266 FPS
high	227 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	195 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 Ti

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 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,312+4%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	4864+58%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+9%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	192+26%	152
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.8 MB+60%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+26%	38
Tensor Cores	384+153%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 10.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+11%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	250W	200W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	101.6+30%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 42.9% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 83.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).