GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out marginally faster — about 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080.

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Price
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Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+283% Tensor Cores (368 vs 96)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+92% RT Cores (46 vs 24)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+44% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
+4% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,944)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 4060 is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is marginally faster, roughly 5% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 4060
ArchitectureTuringAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,9443,072
Ray Tracing Cores4624
Tensor / AI Cores36896

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP225 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Jun 2023