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 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 136).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌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

✅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 2080 Ti across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅3.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 21.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 136).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅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

❌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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 21.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti averages 3.2% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 21,513 vs 17,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 2018, 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 2080 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (160W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 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 (160W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently gives you 23.6% higher G3D Mark and 3.2% 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 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	158 FPS	177 FPS
medium	145 FPS	162 FPS
high	127 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	143 FPS
medium	111 FPS	118 FPS
high	96 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	93 FPS
medium	63 FPS	79 FPS
high	50 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	414 FPS	409 FPS
medium	366 FPS	344 FPS
high	312 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	261 FPS
medium	249 FPS	217 FPS
high	215 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	112 FPS
medium	120 FPS	91 FPS
high	101 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	866 FPS	783 FPS
medium	703 FPS	626 FPS
high	614 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	587 FPS
medium	541 FPS	470 FPS
high	460 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	392 FPS
medium	370 FPS	313 FPS
high	309 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	602 FPS	775 FPS
medium	534 FPS	626 FPS
high	449 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	587 FPS
medium	442 FPS	470 FPS
high	372 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	374 FPS
medium	286 FPS	313 FPS
high	267 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	196 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

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 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 23.6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 544 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	21,513+24%	17,400
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+64%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2535 MHz+64%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	272+100%	136
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%
Ray Tracing Cores	68+100%	34
Tensor Cores	544+300%	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 Ti 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 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 140.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) 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 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+141%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	32 MB+482%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) 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 Ti	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 Ti) 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 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	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 Ti 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 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.1	108.8+26%