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 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 150W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is faster — 320 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 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card by about 36%. 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 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 96✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Feb 2023 |