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 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 110% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060.
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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 110% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop packs 8,192 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 is the gentler choice at 115W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 5080 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 Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4060 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is the faster card by about 110%. 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 RTX 5080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 8,192✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,830 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,460 MHz✓ | 2,115 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 17 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 272 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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