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 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅42.5% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 160W instead of 320W, a 160W reduction.

Why buy it

✅42.5% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 34.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅135.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 136).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 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 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 34.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 320W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER averages 42.5% more FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 34,215 vs 17,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a 2024 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 2023, 96.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and 135.3% more ray-tracing hardware. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 42.5% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 96.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	177 FPS	350 FPS
medium	162 FPS	334 FPS
high	142 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	326 FPS
medium	118 FPS	274 FPS
high	101 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	173 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	194 FPS
medium	79 FPS	160 FPS
high	66 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	108 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	409 FPS	851 FPS
medium	344 FPS	680 FPS
high	280 FPS	535 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	468 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	651 FPS
medium	217 FPS	536 FPS
high	180 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	363 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	358 FPS
medium	91 FPS	304 FPS
high	76 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	236 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	783 FPS	999 FPS
medium	626 FPS	999 FPS
high	522 FPS	999 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	988 FPS
medium	470 FPS	902 FPS
high	392 FPS	770 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	577 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	580 FPS
medium	313 FPS	504 FPS
high	261 FPS	455 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	385 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
1080p
low	775 FPS	999 FPS
medium	626 FPS	999 FPS
high	522 FPS	878 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	770 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	846 FPS
medium	470 FPS	733 FPS
high	392 FPS	639 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	615 FPS
medium	313 FPS	543 FPS
high	261 FPS	479 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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.

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 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 34,215 — the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER leads by 96.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 52.22 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) with 136 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	17,400	34,215+97%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352	10240+135%
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS	52.22 TFLOPS+137%
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2550 MHz
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	136	320+135%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB	10 MB+133%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	34	80+135%
Tensor Cores	136	320+135%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER) — a 187.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) 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 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	736 GB/s+188%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB	64 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th Gen (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's 320W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
TDP	160W-50%	320W
Recommended PSU	650W-24%	850W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	—	304mm
Height	—	137mm
Slots	0-100%	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	108.8+2%	106.9