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

✅7.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 134.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅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 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅7.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 96).

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 134.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅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 115W instead of 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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133.8% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 7.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 19,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 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 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $299 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4060 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $400 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $299 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (115W vs 250W), and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 4060 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	168 FPS	167 FPS
medium	148 FPS	152 FPS
high	131 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	113 FPS	114 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	86 FPS
medium	72 FPS	74 FPS
high	58 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	455 FPS	392 FPS
medium	392 FPS	334 FPS
high	319 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	240 FPS
medium	235 FPS	209 FPS
high	206 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	119 FPS
medium	110 FPS	98 FPS
high	93 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	823 FPS	812 FPS
medium	663 FPS	642 FPS
high	584 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	535 FPS
medium	504 FPS	443 FPS
high	433 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	365 FPS
medium	347 FPS	297 FPS
high	292 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	546 FPS	746 FPS
medium	466 FPS	613 FPS
high	399 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	594 FPS
medium	384 FPS	486 FPS
high	310 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	358 FPS
medium	260 FPS	308 FPS
high	227 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	220 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

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

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the GeForce RTX 4060 reaches 19,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	19,467	19,548
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz	2460 MHz+36%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	192+100%	96
L1 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	48+100%	24
Tensor Cores	384+300%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 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
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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 82.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+82%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	24 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
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 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	77.9	170.0+118%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 57.2% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 135.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).