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

✅Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅86.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅86.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 86.8% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 15,014 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is a 2025 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 30.2% more raw performance headroom and 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. 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 86.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.2% 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 and lower power draw (80W vs 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

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 115W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 30.2% higher G3D Mark and 86.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	109 FPS	167 FPS
medium	91 FPS	152 FPS
high	77 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	96 FPS	137 FPS
medium	78 FPS	114 FPS
high	59 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	86 FPS
medium	35 FPS	74 FPS
high	23 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	158 FPS	392 FPS
medium	120 FPS	334 FPS
high	80 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	101 FPS	240 FPS
medium	65 FPS	209 FPS
high	47 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	119 FPS
medium	34 FPS	98 FPS
high	28 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	659 FPS	812 FPS
medium	524 FPS	642 FPS
high	450 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	468 FPS	535 FPS
medium	384 FPS	443 FPS
high	325 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	301 FPS	365 FPS
medium	246 FPS	297 FPS
high	188 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	216 FPS	746 FPS
medium	183 FPS	613 FPS
high	148 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	594 FPS
medium	147 FPS	486 FPS
high	114 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	358 FPS
medium	72 FPS	308 FPS
high	58 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	220 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 4060

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 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 RTX 2080 (Mobile) scores 15,014 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 30.2%. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2287 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	15,014	19,548+30%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	4 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	8192+167%	3072
Boost Clock	2287 MHz	2460 MHz+8%

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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 RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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 RTX 2080 (Mobile) is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
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 2080 (Mobile)) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 64.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+65%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 4060
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) 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: 80°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	80W-30%	115W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	187.7+10%	170.0