NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3080 Laptop and the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 4060 Ti 16GB is ~6% faster than the RTX 3080 Laptop on average at 1080p.
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $499 · ≈ €459
- 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 3080 Laptop | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 63 | 67 | +6% |
| 1440p | 51 | 52 | +2% |
| 4K | 28 | 28 | = |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3080 Laptop and RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3080 Laptop | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 165W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 57 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 52 | 53 |
| Score 4K | 37 | 37 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $499 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3080 Laptop | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 65FPS | 68FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 51FPS | 54FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Halloween: The Game | 63FPS | 66FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 65FPS | 68FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 71FPS | 76FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Mortal Shell II | 59FPS | 62FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 63FPS | 66FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Valor Mortis | 59FPS | 62FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 72FPS | 77FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 65FPS | 68FPS | RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3080 Laptop with the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
Which is better, the RTX 3080 Laptop or the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is 6% faster than the RTX 3080 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 3080 Laptop averages 28 FPS and the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 28 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 6% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.