GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Ampere 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 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 29%. 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 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2021 |