GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the cheaper option by $1,231 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $444 CAD, $1,231 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop at $1,675 CAD. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $145 CAD above its $299 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4060 is the gentler choice at 115W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 272 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 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 40%. 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 4060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,231 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 17 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jun 2023 |
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