GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 19%. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
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Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Feb 2021 |