GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB pulls less power (130W 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Ampere 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 RTX 3050 8GB?
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 RTX 3050 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2022 |