GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out marginally faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,082 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $593 CAD, $1,082 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop at $1,675 CAD. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $194 CAD above its $399 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 160W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB. 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 288 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 Ti 8GB 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 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Ti 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,082 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
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 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 4,352 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | May 2023 |