NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 215 W
76
/ 100
From $799
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6 · 170 W
76
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 2080 lands at 76 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at 76. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 2080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 2080 76
vs 76 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 2080
76 raster 76
rt 71
ai 73
efficiency 69
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
76 raster 76
rt 71
ai 73
efficiency 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 215 W | 170 W |
| Release year | 2018 | 2021 |
GeForce RTX 2080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Which is better, GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB? +
Both score 76 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 2080 worth the price? +
At $799, GeForce RTX 2080 delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB worth the price? +
At $329, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.