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 GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 pulls less power (120W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 100%. 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 GTX 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,556 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 |