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 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $11,977 AED.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $1,350 AED, $11,977 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop at $13,327 AED. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,021 AED above its $329 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 170W, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 13%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop worth the extra $11,977 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,380 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Feb 2021 |