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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q Comparison

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GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q

12 GB | 20.04 TFLOPS

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GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q

8 GB | 9.032 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q Comparison Overview
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In this review, we will be comparing GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q, two GPUs by NVIDIA. GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q was introduced to market in January and was launched in January . Both GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q are members of NVIDIA's GeForce 40 Mobile series of GPUs. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

NVIDIA GeForce 40 Mobile Series History
Model Release Date Fabrication Process Performance
GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q
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January 2023 5 nm 8.218 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 8.986 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
January 2023 5 nm 9.032 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 11.61 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Max-Q
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January 2023 5 nm 11.34 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 15.62 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q
January 2023 5 nm 20.04 TFLOPS
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
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January 2023 5 nm 24.72 TFLOPS

Here is a brief look at the main features of GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q Key Specs

  • Launched in Jan 3rd, 2023
  • Brand: NVIDIA
  • GPU: AD104
  • Tecnology: 5 nm
  • Clock: 795 MHz
  • 12 GB Ram
  • Mem. Clock: 2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective

GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q Key Specs

  • Launched in Jan 3rd, 2023
  • Brand: NVIDIA
  • GPU: AD107
  • Tecnology: 5 nm
  • Clock: 1140 MHz
  • 8 GB Ram
  • Mem. Clock: 2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how and compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q over GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
Transistors
35,800 million vs 18,900 million Has more transistors
Memory Size
12 GB vs 8 GB 4 GB more RAM
Memory Clock
2250 MHz vs 2000 MHz 250 MHz faster Memory Clock
Memory Bus Bits
192 bit vs 128 bit More Memory Bits
Memory Bandwidth
432.0 GB/s vs 256.0 GB/s Wider Memory Bandwith
Render Config Shading Units (RCSU)
7424 vs 3072 Better Visual Effects Performance
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)
232 vs 96 Better Texture Performance
Ray Tracing (RT) Cores
80 vs 48 Better 3D Performance
Raster Operations Pipeline (ROP)
58 vs 24 Better Optical Effects Performance
L2 Cache Memory
48 MB vs 32 MB More Cache Memory
Pixel Rate
108.0 GPixel/s vs 70.56 GPixel/s Better Pixel Rate
Texture Rate
313.2 GTexel/s vs 141.1 GTexel/s Better Texture Performance
Performance
20.04 TFLOPS vs 9.032 TFLOPS More processing power
Tensor Cores
232 vs 96 Better AI field performance
Streaming Multiprocessor (RM) Count
58 vs 24 Better in parallel computing performance
Reasons to choose GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q over GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q
GPU Base Clock
1140 MHz vs 795 MHz 345 MHz faster Base Clock
GPU Boost Clock
1470 MHz vs 1350 MHz 120 MHz faster Boost Clock
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
35 W vs 60 W Requires less cooling

Common Strengths of GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
Process Size
5 nm vs 5 nm Latest Process Technology
Memory Size
12 GB vs 8 GB Both GPUs have more than 4 GB Memory
Memory Clock Speeds
2250 MHz vs 2000 MHz Over Average Memory Clock Speeds
TDP
60 W vs 35 W Good Thermal Performance
Bus Interface
PCIe 4.0 x16 vs PCIe 4.0 x16 Both have latest Bus type
Common Weaknesses of GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
Launch Dates
2023-01-03 vs 2023-01-03 GPUs are older than 1 year
GPU Clock Speeds
795 MHz vs 1140 MHz Below the average in this year

PERFORMANCE

FLOPS

FLOPS is commonly used for measuring GPU performance in 32-bit floating-point operations, essential for scientific computing, data analysis, machine learning, and graphics tasks. A higher value indicates faster and more complex calculations, vital for scientific research, simulations, and high-performance computing.

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q performs above average with 20.04 TFLOPS provides more performance overall GPU's in its class.

FLOPS Comparison (TFLOPS)

mobile type GPUs

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GPU BASE and BOOST CLOCK SPEED

The GPU base clock speed is the standard operating frequency, while the boost clock speed represents the maximum dynamic frequency the GPU can achieve under increased demand. These clock speeds influence the GPU's performance, with the base clock setting the standard level and the boost clock allowing for extra power when needed, enhancing overall responsiveness in demanding applications like gaming.

The base clock speed of the GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q is below average, which could be a sign of lower performance potential.
Base Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

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Boost Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q
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MEMORY SIZE and MEMORY CLOCK SPEED

GPU memory size refers to the storage capacity for visual data. This capacity is crucial for tasks like gaming and graphic-intensive work. Memory clock speed affects how quickly the GPU's memory operates. Faster memory speed improves performance, especially in high-resolution gaming. Balancing memory size and clock speed is vital for a GPU's graphics handling capabilities..

The base clock speed of the GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q is below average, you may evaluate it further for your decision.
Memory Size Comparison (GB)

mobile type GPUs

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Memory Clock Comparison (MHz)

mobile type GPUs

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GPU THERMAL DESIGN POWER (TDP)

GPU TDP, or Thermal Design Power, quantifies the maximum heat a graphics processing unit (GPU) generates under load. It's vital for selecting appropriate cooling solutions and power efficiency. Higher TDP GPUs require better cooling, while lower TDP GPUs are more power-efficient. Understanding TDP aids in choosing the right GPU for a system.

GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q is above average with 60.00 W resulting poor TDP performance overall GPU's in its class.

GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q better than average with 35.00 W TDP in its class.

TDP Comparison (Watts)

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GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q vs GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q: Specs Comparison Table

In this section, we will be comparing the specifications the GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q.

Processor
Model GeForce RTX 4080 Max-Q GeForce RTX 4060 Max-Q
Generation GeForce 40 Mobile GeForce 40 Mobile
Predecessor GeForce 30 Mobile GeForce 30 Mobile
Release Date 2023-01-03 2023-01-03
Brand NVIDIA NVIDIA
GPU Name AD104 AD107
Architecture Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace
Foundry TSMC TSMC
Process Size 5 nm 5 nm
Number of Transistors 35,800 million 18,900 million
Density of Transistors 121.8M / mm² 118.9M / mm²
Die Size 294 mm² 159 mm²
GPU Variant GN21-X9 GN21-X4
GPU Base Clock Speed 795 MHz 1140 MHz
GPU Clock Speed 1350 MHz 1470 MHz
Memory
Memory 12 GB 8 GB
Memory Type GDDR6 GDDR6
Memory Frequency 2250 MHz 2000 MHz
Memory Bus 192 bit 128 bit
Memory Bandwith 432.0 GB/s 256.0 GB/s
Bus Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Render Configurations
Shading Units 7424 3072
TMUs 232 96
ROPs 80 48
RT Cores 58 24
SM Count 58 24
Tensor Cores 232 96
L1 Cache 128 KB (per SM) 128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache 48 MB 32 MB
Performance and Features
Pixel Rate 108.0 GPixel/s 70.56 GPixel/s
Texture Rate 313.2 GTexel/s 141.1 GTexel/s
DirectX 12 Ultimate 12 Ultimate
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 3.0 3.0
Vulkan 1.3 1.3
Shader Model 6.7 6.7
FP16 Half 20.04 TFLOPS (1:1) 9.032 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 20.04 TFLOPS 9.032 TFLOPS
FP64 double 313.2 GFLOPS (1:64) 141.1 GFLOPS (1:64)
CUDA 8.9 8.9
OTHER
Slot Width IGP IGP
TDP 60 W 35 W
Outputs Portable Device Dependent Portable Device Dependent
Power Connectors None None
Latest Integrated GPUs
UHD Graphics 730
UHD Graphics 730
January 2023 | 10 nm
Radeon Graphics 128SP
Radeon Graphics 128SP
September 2022 | 5 nm
UHD Graphics 770
UHD Graphics 770
September 2022 | 10 nm
UHD Graphics 710
UHD Graphics 710
January 2022 | 10 nm
Radeon Graphics 384SP
Radeon Graphics 384SP
April 2021 | 7 nm
Radeon Graphics 448SP
Radeon Graphics 448SP
April 2021 | 7 nm
UHD Graphics 750
UHD Graphics 750
March 2021 | 14 nm+++
Radeon Graphics 512SP
Radeon Graphics 512SP
January 2021 | 7 nm

Latest Mobile GPUs
Arc A530M
Arc A530M
August 2023 | 6 nm
Arc A570M
Arc A570M
August 2023 | 6 nm
Arc Pro A60M
Arc Pro A60M
June 2023 | 6 nm
RTX 2000 Max-Q Ada Generation
RTX 2000 Max-Q Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 2000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 2000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 3000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 3500 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 3500 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation
RTX 4000 Mobile Ada Generation
March 2023 | 5 nm

Latest Non-Mobile GPUs
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Radeon RX 7700 XT
August 2023 | 5 nm
Radeon RX 7800 XT
Radeon RX 7800 XT
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
August 2023 | 5 nm
Radeon PRO W7500
Radeon PRO W7500
August 2023 | 6 nm
Radeon PRO W7600
Radeon PRO W7600
August 2023 | 6 nm
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
July 2023 | 5 nm
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