GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

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.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark Score

15609

G3D Mark Score

15935

Performance Difference

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is 2.1% faster than GeForce GTX 1080

VRAM & Game Performance

VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory on your graphics card that stores textures, frame buffers, and game assets. Higher VRAM allows for sharper textures at high resolutions (1440p/4K) and prevents stuttering in modern AAA games. 8GB is minimum for 1080p, 12GB+ recommended for 1440p, and 16GB+ for 4K gaming.

GeForce GTX 10808192 MB

016GB32GB

1080pHigh

63%

low87%

medium84%

high72%

ultra39%

1440pMedium

43%

low84%

medium72%

high39%

ultra22%

4KLow

24%

low72%

medium39%

high22%

ultra6%

📊 Performance Analysis

8 GB VRAM · 15,609 G3D Mark (mid-range)

1080pHigh settings for most AAA titles at 60 FPS.

1440pMedium settings recommended. May drop below 60 FPS.

4KLow settings only. Upscaling strongly recommended.

⚡Ray Tracing: RT limited to 1080p with DLSS Performance mode.

🚀Upscaling: Balanced mode: +40-50% FPS. Helps at 1440p/4K.

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB12288 MB

016GB32GB

1080pHigh

72%

low86%

medium86%

high81%

ultra55%

1440pMedium

57%

low86%

medium81%

high55%

ultra38%

4KLow

35%

low81%

medium55%

high38%

ultra11%

📊 Performance Analysis

12 GB VRAM · 15,935 G3D Mark (mid-range)

1080pHigh settings for most AAA titles at 60 FPS.

1440pMedium settings recommended. May drop below 60 FPS.

4KLow settings only. Upscaling strongly recommended.

⚡Ray Tracing: RT limited to 1080p with DLSS Performance mode.

🚀Upscaling: Quality mode: +30-40% FPS. Frame Gen available on RTX 40 series.

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this GPU comparison, GeForce RTX 2060 12GB performs 2.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB.

Both graphics cards are popular choices for gaming. When comparing GPUs, consider VRAM capacity, ray tracing performance, power requirements, and price-to-performance ratio for your target gaming resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K).

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

Technical Specifications

ROPs:64

TMUs:160

Vram:8192 MB

L1 Cache:960 kB

L2 Cache:2 MB

Core Clock:1607 MHz

Boost Clock:1733 MHz

Shading Units:2560

Max Temperature:94 °C

Transistor Count:7,200 million

Texture Fill Rate:277.3

Manufacturing Process:16 nm

Power Consumption (TDP):180 Watt

Floating Point Performance:8.873 TFLOPS

General Information

Codename:GP104

Architecture:Pascal (2016−2021)

Launch Price:$599

Release Date:May 27 2016

Performance Ranking Position:137

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It includes 34 ray tracing cores. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.