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 1080 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER pulls less power (125W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER's 6GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 27%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,408 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 1,785 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Oct 2019 |
