GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out marginally faster — about 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
At 115W against 225W, 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 RTX 2080 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. The GeForce RTX 2080'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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | 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 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jan 2021 |