NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile92% better
37,93336% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has 92% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 Mobile includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,110 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3080 Mobile has the 44th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2020. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2060 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,375 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 264 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2060 Max-Q includes 1,920 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 975 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,185 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 2060 Max-Q has the 115th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 18.91% 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2020
Production StatusActiveActive
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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 Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws
GeForce RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
53 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
52 FPS
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High - 1080p
48 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
50 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
31 FPS
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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 RTX 3080 Mobile92% better
37,93336% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
19,778.519% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has 92% better performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is ranked 44th with a score of 37,933, and the GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q is ranked 115th with a score of 19,778.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
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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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10,752
(+90.69%)
5,638.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
10,365
(+77.35%)
5,844.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
107,695
(+82.87%)
58,890
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
27,194
(+82.39%)
14,909.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
56,082.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
29,220
(+61.75%)
18,065
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
183.2
(+33.72%)
137
PassMark G3D Mark
16,447
(+68.58%)
9,756
PassMark G2D Mark
635
(+53.01%)
415
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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
CodenameGA104TU106
ArchitectureAmpereTuring
Process Size8 nm12 nm
Transistors17,400 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s264 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,375 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W65 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
CUDA Cores6,1441,920
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4830
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)192120
Render Output Units (ROP)9648
Tensor Cores192240
Ray Tracing Cores4830
Core Clock Speed1,110 MHz975 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,545 MHz1,185 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate148.3 GPixel/s56.88 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate296.6 GTexel/s142.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance18.98 TFLOPS4.55 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance296.6 GFLOPS142.2 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 RTX 3080 MobileGeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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