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 GTX 1660 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 155% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is the cheaper option by $651 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 155% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop starts at $979 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop pulls less power (80W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 155%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $651 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,536 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 192✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 12 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jan 2021 |