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 RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop (Ampere 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 3060 12GB?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,380 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 360 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Feb 2021 |
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