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 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅114.6% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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186.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $650 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 18.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.2 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 304mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅114.6% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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186.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.
❌32.8% longer card at 304mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER averages 114.6% more FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 34,215 vs 14,114 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2060 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 4080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019, 142.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is about 186.2% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 114.6% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 142.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	108 FPS	350 FPS
medium	98 FPS	334 FPS
high	82 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	326 FPS
medium	83 FPS	274 FPS
high	69 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	194 FPS
medium	43 FPS	160 FPS
high	31 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	290 FPS	851 FPS
medium	247 FPS	680 FPS
high	197 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	651 FPS
medium	164 FPS	536 FPS
high	131 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	358 FPS
medium	91 FPS	304 FPS
high	75 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	635 FPS	999 FPS
medium	508 FPS	999 FPS
high	423 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	988 FPS
medium	381 FPS	902 FPS
high	318 FPS	770 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	577 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	580 FPS
medium	254 FPS	504 FPS
high	212 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	385 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	428 FPS	999 FPS
medium	354 FPS	999 FPS
high	286 FPS	878 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	846 FPS
medium	302 FPS	733 FPS
high	235 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	615 FPS
medium	166 FPS	543 FPS
high	154 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,215 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 142.4%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	14,114	34,215+142%
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1920	10240+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+709%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	2550 MHz+52%
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	120	320+167%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	10 MB+426%
L2 Cache	3 MB	64 MB+2033%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	80+167%
Tensor Cores	240	320+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 2060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 2060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
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 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 119% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	736 GB/s+119%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	64 MB+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 229mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	160W-50%	320W
Recommended PSU	500W-41%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	229mm	304mm
Height	113mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	72	70-3%
Perf/Watt	88.2	106.9+21%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 65.1% less ($650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 34.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 18.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).