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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 117% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the cheaper option by $3 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 30) and more AI cores (320 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti starts at $896 EUR against $899 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card by about 117%. 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 3080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $3 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 1,665 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 912 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | May 2021 |