GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 46% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $638 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $387 EUR against $1,025 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop draws just 115W 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 Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ada Lovelace 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 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card by about 46%. 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 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $638 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Feb 2023 |