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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+30.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+30.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,543 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 30.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Ti make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (200W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) currently gives you 30.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	224 FPS	152 FPS
medium	207 FPS	137 FPS
high	173 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	131 FPS
medium	173 FPS	107 FPS
high	136 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	77 FPS
medium	93 FPS	65 FPS
high	67 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	194 FPS	425 FPS
medium	148 FPS	366 FPS
high	109 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	272 FPS
medium	82 FPS	229 FPS
high	64 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	133 FPS
medium	40 FPS	114 FPS
high	34 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	922 FPS	859 FPS
medium	826 FPS	693 FPS
high	739 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	658 FPS
medium	586 FPS	529 FPS
high	510 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	434 FPS
medium	332 FPS	346 FPS
high	268 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	430 FPS	580 FPS
medium	363 FPS	514 FPS
high	295 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	350 FPS	478 FPS
medium	297 FPS	427 FPS
high	221 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	285 FPS
medium	142 FPS	266 FPS
high	124 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 30.7%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	26,543+31%	20,312
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5120+5%	4864
Boost Clock	1734 MHz+4%	1665 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	448 GB/s+40%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	300W	200W-33%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	88.5	101.6+15%