GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $253 CAD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $350 CAD against $603 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~53% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws just 170W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.