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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, leading by roughly 83% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the cheaper option by $2,316 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $383 EUR against $2,699 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop's memory is faster — 432 GB/s versus 360 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 83%. 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 4080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,316 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,350 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 432 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Feb 2023 |
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