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 and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws just 150W 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 38%. 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 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Jan 2019 |