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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 1060 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1080.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $292,598 JPY.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
Price
¥415,678
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
¥123,080✓
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,280)
+67% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $123,080 JPY against $415,678 JPY for the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $122,481 JPY above its $599 JPY MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 44%. 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 GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080?

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

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop worth the extra $292,598 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1080?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
Base Clock1,404 MHz1,607 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,670 MHz1,733 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps10 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s320 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓180 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016May 2016
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