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 Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅0.4% 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌30.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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 150W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile 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 Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅0.4% 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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 150W, a 35W 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌30.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile 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 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile averages 0.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 19,468 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 Mobile is a 2020 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 2020, 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear 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 150W), and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile 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 an unclear 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	153 FPS	167 FPS
medium	137 FPS	152 FPS
high	118 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	137 FPS
medium	107 FPS	114 FPS
high	91 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	76 FPS	86 FPS
medium	65 FPS	74 FPS
high	49 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	379 FPS	392 FPS
medium	333 FPS	334 FPS
high	272 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	240 FPS
medium	215 FPS	209 FPS
high	186 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	119 FPS
medium	106 FPS	98 FPS
high	89 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	794 FPS	812 FPS
medium	641 FPS	642 FPS
high	569 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	607 FPS	535 FPS
medium	492 FPS	443 FPS
high	424 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	404 FPS	365 FPS
medium	326 FPS	297 FPS
high	268 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	516 FPS	746 FPS
medium	449 FPS	613 FPS
high	385 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	320 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	594 FPS
medium	369 FPS	486 FPS
high	300 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	275 FPS	358 FPS
medium	258 FPS	308 FPS
high	225 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.

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 Mobile scores 19,468 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 Mobile 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 Mobile) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	19,468	19,548
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.585 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	2460 MHz+58%
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 Mobile 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 Mobile is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	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: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) 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 Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+65%	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 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) 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 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	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 Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	150W	115W-23%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	73°C-14%
Perf/Watt	129.8	170.0+31%