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 RTX 2080 Super Laptop and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 150W for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop, 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 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card. 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 2080 Super Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Jan 2021 |