GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop, leading by roughly 58% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 58% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 30) and more AI cores (368 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 58%. 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 2080 better than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 960 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Sep 2018 |