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 Ti

2018

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅466.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 96).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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234.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 203.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $999 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 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

2018

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅466.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (544 vs 96).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 203.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 21.5 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $999 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 250W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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234.1% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.5 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌117.4% higher power demand at 250W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 544), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 Ti averages 22.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 21,513 vs 19,548 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, 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 2018, 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 12nm. 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 2080 Ti is about 234.1% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 22.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.1% 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 RTX 2080 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 4060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 4060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?

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 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently gives you 10.1% higher G3D Mark and 22.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 RTX 2080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	158 FPS	167 FPS
medium	145 FPS	152 FPS
high	127 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	137 FPS
medium	111 FPS	114 FPS
high	96 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	86 FPS
medium	63 FPS	74 FPS
high	50 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	414 FPS	392 FPS
medium	366 FPS	334 FPS
high	312 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	264 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	293 FPS	240 FPS
medium	249 FPS	209 FPS
high	215 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	119 FPS
medium	120 FPS	98 FPS
high	101 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	866 FPS	812 FPS
medium	703 FPS	642 FPS
high	614 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	484 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	673 FPS	535 FPS
medium	541 FPS	443 FPS
high	460 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	457 FPS	365 FPS
medium	370 FPS	297 FPS
high	309 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	602 FPS	746 FPS
medium	534 FPS	613 FPS
high	449 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	412 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	500 FPS	594 FPS
medium	442 FPS	486 FPS
high	372 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	315 FPS	358 FPS
medium	286 FPS	308 FPS
high	267 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 68 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,513 points. Launch price was $999.

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 Ti scores 21,513 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti leads by 10.1%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 13.45 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 68 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 544 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	21,513+10%	19,548
Architecture	Turing	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4352+42%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.45 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2460 MHz+59%
ROPs	88+83%	48
TMUs	272+183%	96
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+43%	3 MB
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	24 MB+336%
Ray Tracing Cores	68+183%	24
Tensor Cores	544+467%	96

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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 Ti 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 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 616 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 126.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 5.5 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s+126%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+175%	128-bit
L2 Cache	5.5 MB	24 MB+336%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	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 RTX 2080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Ti	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	73°C-14%
Perf/Watt	86.1	170.0+97%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti launched at $999 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 70.1% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 21.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 Ti) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 204.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).