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 GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 8%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,920 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2060 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 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Jan 2019 |