GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 75% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 75% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop also has more RT cores (48 vs 28) and more AI cores (192 vs 112), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also 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 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 75%. 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 3080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jan 2021 |