GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop comes out marginally faster — about 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 150W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 2080 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card. 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 RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,380 MHz | 1,470 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Feb 2023 |