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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5060?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 27%. 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 4080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,280 MHz | 2,497 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 145 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | May 2025 |
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