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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 89% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,670 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
17/100✓
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+180% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,280)
+152% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+83% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 192-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 89% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 11GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 89%. 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 GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 89% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

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

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2803,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,404 MHz1,480 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,670 MHz✓1,582 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB11 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus192-bit352-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps11 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s484 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓250 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Mar 2017
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