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.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 16% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $670 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 16% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop currently lists from $1,150 EUR, $670 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $1,819 EUR. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $1,120 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the faster card by about 16%. 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 5060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $670 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jan 2025 |