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 5060 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop, leading by roughly 16% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,210 AED.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 16% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop starts at $2,999 AED against $4,209 AED for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 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 Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the faster card by about 16%. 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 5060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop worth the extra $1,210 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4NP |
| 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 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Jan 2025 |