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 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅0.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,233 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌118.8% higher power demand at 350W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+39.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 350W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅0.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).

Why buy it

✅+39.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 350W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,233 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌118.8% higher power demand at 350W vs 160W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (136 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2021, 39.5% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 39.5% 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 3080 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 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 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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	199 FPS	177 FPS
medium	182 FPS	162 FPS
high	154 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	175 FPS	143 FPS
medium	145 FPS	118 FPS
high	117 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	93 FPS
medium	90 FPS	79 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	574 FPS	425 FPS
medium	499 FPS	359 FPS
high	414 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	270 FPS
medium	360 FPS	229 FPS
high	298 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	214 FPS	117 FPS
medium	186 FPS	95 FPS
high	156 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	730 FPS	855 FPS
medium	584 FPS	693 FPS
high	487 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	660 FPS
medium	438 FPS	527 FPS
high	365 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	447 FPS
medium	292 FPS	355 FPS
high	243 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	730 FPS	775 FPS
medium	584 FPS	639 FPS
high	487 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	365 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	548 FPS	613 FPS
medium	438 FPS	503 FPS
high	365 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	375 FPS
medium	292 FPS	322 FPS
high	243 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	255 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 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 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU scores 16,233 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 39.5%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 320 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,233	22,651+40%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+135%	4352
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+55%	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2535 MHz+52%
ROPs	112+133%	48
TMUs	320+135%	136
L1 Cache	10 MB+133%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB	32 MB+433%
Ray Tracing Cores	80+135%	34
Tensor Cores	320+135%	136

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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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB	32 MB+433%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 74.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	350W	160W-54%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	46.4	141.6+205%