GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop, leading by roughly 30% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $179 EUR.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 30% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 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 2,048 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop starts at $208 EUR against $387 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 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. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 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 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 30%. 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 RTX 3050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 worth the extra $179 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | May 2021 |