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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
14/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+33% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (28 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (112 vs 0)
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the gentler choice at 150W versus 170W. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 170W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 14%. 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 3060 8GB better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, roughly 14% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Can the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 16nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5603,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores028✓
Tensor / AI Cores0112✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Base Clock1,556 MHz✓1,320 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,777 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps15 Gbps✓
Bandwidth320 GB/s✓240 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3060 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP150 W✓170 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Feb 2021
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