GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 94% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $48 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 94% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 30) and more AI cores (272 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $720 EUR against $767 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (320-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 94%. 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 RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $48 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2020 |