GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 56% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 56% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 150W, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 56%. 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 1060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz | 1,556 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 |