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 RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card. 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 RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Feb 2023 |