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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q11% better
23,54022% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
21,261.520% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 11% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
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GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP104B chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,251 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This mobile card has a TDP of 150 W.

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has the 99th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile GPU

The GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2019. Its TU106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Turing architecture and is fabricated on the 12 nm process.

This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.

This mobile card has a TDP of 115 W.

The GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile has the 108th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 20.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2017Q1 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
61 FPS
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High - 1080p
53 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
37 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q11% better
23,54022% of 104,937
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
21,261.520% of 104,937

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 11% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is ranked 99th with a score of 23,540, and the GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile is ranked 108th with a score of 21,261.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
No data available
GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,868.5
6,141
(+4.64%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,591.5
6,192
(+10.74%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
114,542
(+15.49%)
99,178.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
18,191.5
(+11.39%)
16,331
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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44,905
3DMark 11 Performance Score
16,910.5
18,110
(+7.09%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
111.2
120.4
(+8.27%)
PassMark G3D Mark
11,584
(+2.02%)
11,355
PassMark G2D Mark
746
(+36.38%)
547
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
197
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Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
CodenameGP104BTU106
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process Size16 nm12 nm
Transistors7,200 million10,800 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bandwidth320.3 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,251 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB3 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)150 W115 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
CUDA Cores2,5601,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2030
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)160120
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Tensor Cores--240
Ray Tracing Cores--30
Core Clock Speed1,277 MHz960 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,366 MHz1,200 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate87.42 GPixel/s57.6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate218.6 GTexel/s144 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance6.99 TFLOPS4.61 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance218.6 GFLOPS144 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1080 Max-QGeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.7

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.