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 GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅23.2% 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

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅23.2% 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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 23.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 16nm. 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 23.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 18,606). GeForce GTX 1080 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM, 18,606 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	153 FPS	177 FPS
medium	136 FPS	162 FPS
high	123 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	143 FPS
medium	107 FPS	118 FPS
high	95 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	93 FPS
medium	63 FPS	79 FPS
high	48 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	348 FPS	416 FPS
medium	302 FPS	348 FPS
high	225 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	269 FPS
medium	189 FPS	226 FPS
high	154 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	117 FPS
medium	89 FPS	97 FPS
high	74 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	64 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	798 FPS	783 FPS
medium	649 FPS	626 FPS
high	558 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	587 FPS
medium	502 FPS	470 FPS
high	419 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	392 FPS
medium	335 FPS	313 FPS
high	279 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	196 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	519 FPS	775 FPS
medium	449 FPS	626 FPS
high	386 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	587 FPS
medium	367 FPS	470 FPS
high	299 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	374 FPS
medium	246 FPS	313 FPS
high	214 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	196 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Open GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 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.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti leads by 6.9%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	18,606+7%	17,400
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	4352+21%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+95%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	2535 MHz+60%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	224+65%	136
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	4.3 MB+231%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	32 MB+1064%

✨

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 GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 89.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+89%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	32 MB+1064%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 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: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	160W-36%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	108.8+46%