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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅130.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅130.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU better than Radeon 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU averages 130.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,108 vs 17,989 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 8060S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 16 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 130.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 8060S 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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8060S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8060S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 8060S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 150W), and staying closer to $800 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU currently gives you 6.2% higher G3D Mark and 130.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8060S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 3080 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	255 FPS	127 FPS
medium	238 FPS	117 FPS
high	198 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	108 FPS
medium	207 FPS	93 FPS
high	158 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	59 FPS
medium	135 FPS	52 FPS
high	95 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	574 FPS	334 FPS
medium	500 FPS	270 FPS
high	416 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	230 FPS
medium	362 FPS	185 FPS
high	301 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	94 FPS
medium	189 FPS	78 FPS
high	159 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	860 FPS	469 FPS
medium	688 FPS	401 FPS
high	573 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	645 FPS	342 FPS
medium	516 FPS	293 FPS
high	430 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	223 FPS
medium	344 FPS	184 FPS
high	287 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	112 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	801 FPS	308 FPS
medium	688 FPS	240 FPS
high	573 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	645 FPS	234 FPS
medium	516 FPS	189 FPS
high	430 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	136 FPS
medium	344 FPS	117 FPS
high	287 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and Radeon 8060S

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU scores 19,108 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	19,108+6%	17,989
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	10240+300%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+130%	14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+100%	160
L2 Cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	80+100%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+100%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 7th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU draws 150W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.