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 RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 218% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $1,634 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 218% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 currently lists from $720 EUR, $1,634 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop at $2,354 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
At 80W against 320W, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (320-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 218%. 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 3080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,634 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Sep 2020 |