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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 1060 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 56% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
Price
€1,200✓
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
14/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+107% FP32 (TFLOPS) (8.9 TFLOPS vs 4.3 TFLOPS)
+100% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,280)
+67% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 56% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

At 80W against 150W, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1080 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 56%. 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 GTX 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 56% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores00
Tensor / AI Cores00

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
Base Clock1,404 MHz1,556 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,670 MHz1,733 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps10 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s320 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓150 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedAug 2016Aug 2016
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