GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060.
The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, leading by roughly 43% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, 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 N4 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 272 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 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace 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 4060?
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card by about 43%. 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 4060 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060?
Can the GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 96✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz | 1,830 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,460 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 17 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 272 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jun 2023 |
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