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

✅+35.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌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 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 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

2023

Why buy it

✅+35.8% 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 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌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 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (19,548 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 4060?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,543 vs 19,548 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 4060 is a 2023 model from an older generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 35.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 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 (115W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 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 35.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	224 FPS	167 FPS
medium	207 FPS	152 FPS
high	173 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	141 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	137 FPS
medium	173 FPS	114 FPS
high	136 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	86 FPS
medium	93 FPS	74 FPS
high	67 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	55 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
1080p
low	194 FPS	392 FPS
medium	148 FPS	334 FPS
high	109 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	240 FPS
medium	82 FPS	209 FPS
high	64 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	119 FPS
medium	40 FPS	98 FPS
high	34 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	922 FPS	812 FPS
medium	826 FPS	642 FPS
high	739 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	597 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	651 FPS	535 FPS
medium	586 FPS	443 FPS
high	510 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	445 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	365 FPS
medium	332 FPS	297 FPS
high	268 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	430 FPS	746 FPS
medium	363 FPS	613 FPS
high	295 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	350 FPS	594 FPS
medium	297 FPS	486 FPS
high	221 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	358 FPS
medium	142 FPS	308 FPS
high	124 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	220 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

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

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 35.8%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	26,543+36%	19,548
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	5120+67%	3072
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2460 MHz+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 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
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 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 17.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+18%	272 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	300W	115W-62%
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	73°C-14%
Perf/Watt	88.5	170.0+92%