NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Laptop
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 2080 and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 2080 and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop perform almost identically; price and features make the difference.
RTX 4060 Ti Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 50/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 2080 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 56 | 56 | = |
| 1440p | 45 | 43 | +5% |
| 4K | 24 | 22 | +9% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 2080 and RTX 4060 Ti Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 2080 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 215W | 100W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 50 | 50 |
| Score 1440p | 45 | 43 |
| Score 4K | 32 | 28 |
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | — |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 2080 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 58FPS | 58FPS | Tie |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 45FPS | 45FPS | Tie |
| Halloween: The Game | 56FPS | 56FPS | Tie |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 58FPS | 58FPS | Tie |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 64FPS | 64FPS | Tie |
| Mortal Shell II | 52FPS | 52FPS | Tie |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 56FPS | 56FPS | Tie |
| Valor Mortis | 52FPS | 52FPS | Tie |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 64FPS | 64FPS | Tie |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 58FPS | 58FPS | Tie |
Verdict
It's a tie: both GPUs win in 0 out of 10 games
Both GPUs offer very similar performance. Choose based on price and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 2080 with the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop.
Which is better, the RTX 2080 or the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 2080 is 0% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 2080 averages 24 FPS and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop 22 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 0% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.