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GeForce GTX 960M vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce GTX 960M is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3080 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
GeForce RTX 308037% Score
- Up to 1342% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 7 months newer
- Available for $632.35
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 3080 has 1878% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 772% faster.
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GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 889% faster.
Memory Bandwidthhelp
GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 848% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 960M or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 825% faster than the GeForce GTX 960M on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than GeForce GTX 960M?expand_more
825% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 960M or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 960M and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 960M scores 4/100, GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 960M or GeForce RTX 3080 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 960M or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 960M and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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