GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 180% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 180% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660. The extra 10GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 180%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,408 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,530 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,785 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2019 | Jan 2021 |