GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the cheaper option by $2,364 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $420 EUR against $2,784 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws just 150W versus 160W for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (RDNA 4 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 11%. 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 Ti Laptop better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,364 EUR over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 7,424✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 3,130 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 322.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jun 2025 |
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