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

✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 136).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.5 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

2023

Why buy it

✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 136).

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 111.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.5 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅45.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 11 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 11 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB averages 10.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,713 vs 21,513 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 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 Ti 16GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 11 GB, 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is about $500 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 10.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 111.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $999 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	158 FPS	223 FPS
medium	145 FPS	208 FPS
high	127 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	197 FPS
medium	111 FPS	166 FPS
high	96 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	138 FPS
medium	63 FPS	115 FPS
high	50 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	414 FPS	433 FPS
medium	366 FPS	366 FPS
high	312 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	279 FPS
medium	249 FPS	239 FPS
high	215 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	123 FPS
medium	120 FPS	102 FPS
high	101 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	866 FPS	888 FPS
medium	703 FPS	716 FPS
high	614 FPS	628 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	511 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	676 FPS
medium	541 FPS	537 FPS
high	460 FPS	460 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	458 FPS
medium	370 FPS	363 FPS
high	309 FPS	312 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	256 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
1080p
low	602 FPS	775 FPS
medium	534 FPS	639 FPS
high	449 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	613 FPS
medium	442 FPS	503 FPS
high	372 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	375 FPS
medium	286 FPS	322 FPS
high	267 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	256 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 Ti 16GB

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 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 165W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,713 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 22,713 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB leads by 5.6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) with 544 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
G3D Mark Score	21,513	22,713+6%
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 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB
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 Ti 16GB has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — a 113.9% 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 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	16 GB+45%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+114%	288 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 Ti 16GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's 165W — a 41% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2.2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
TDP	250W	165W-34%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2-9%	2.2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	86.1	137.7+60%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB costs 50.1% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 45.5 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB offers 111.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).