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 3060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $86,720 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $123,080 JPY, $86,720 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $209,800 JPY. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $122,481 JPY above its $599 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ampere 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 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $86,720 JPY over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Jan 2021 |