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 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 150W, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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 GTX 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,920 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2019 |