GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,835 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop currently lists from $170 CAD, $1,835 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $2,005 CAD. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $1,306 CAD above its $699 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 17%. 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 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $1,835 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2021 |