GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060

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 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅84.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅84.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 84.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021 and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 84.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 170W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 (80W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 13.2% higher G3D Mark and 84.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	109 FPS	149 FPS
medium	91 FPS	131 FPS
high	77 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	126 FPS
medium	78 FPS	104 FPS
high	59 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	67 FPS
medium	35 FPS	58 FPS
high	23 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	158 FPS	354 FPS
medium	120 FPS	310 FPS
high	80 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	222 FPS
medium	65 FPS	196 FPS
high	47 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	110 FPS
medium	34 FPS	94 FPS
high	28 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	659 FPS	765 FPS
medium	524 FPS	612 FPS
high	450 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	468 FPS	535 FPS
medium	384 FPS	432 FPS
high	325 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	301 FPS	367 FPS
medium	246 FPS	298 FPS
high	188 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	216 FPS	523 FPS
medium	183 FPS	452 FPS
high	148 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	428 FPS
medium	147 FPS	371 FPS
high	114 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	279 FPS
medium	72 FPS	259 FPS
high	58 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) scores 15,014 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 13.2%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2287 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	15,014	16,995+13%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8192+129%	3584
Boost Clock	2287 MHz+29%	1777 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2080 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+24%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.2+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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	80W-53%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	187.7+88%	100.0