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

✅+17.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅93.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,651 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 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+17.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅93.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 300W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌87.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 160W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (22,651 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 93.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 26,543 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm 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 RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 93.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (22,651 vs 26,543). 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	181 FPS	177 FPS
medium	165 FPS	162 FPS
high	139 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	143 FPS
medium	141 FPS	118 FPS
high	112 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	93 FPS
medium	87 FPS	79 FPS
high	63 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	194 FPS	433 FPS
medium	148 FPS	363 FPS
high	109 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	278 FPS
medium	82 FPS	238 FPS
high	64 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	123 FPS
medium	40 FPS	102 FPS
high	34 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	700 FPS	855 FPS
medium	565 FPS	693 FPS
high	489 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	660 FPS
medium	406 FPS	527 FPS
high	344 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	447 FPS
medium	265 FPS	355 FPS
high	209 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	397 FPS	775 FPS
medium	333 FPS	639 FPS
high	274 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	613 FPS
medium	276 FPS	503 FPS
high	209 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	375 FPS
medium	132 FPS	322 FPS
high	117 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	255 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 4060 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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 17.2%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	26,543+17%	22,651
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120+18%	4352
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2535 MHz+46%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 11.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+11%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	300W	160W-47%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	88.5	141.6+60%