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 2060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2060, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop also has more RT cores (46 vs 30) and more AI cores (368 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 160W for the GeForce RTX 2060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 38%. 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 2060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,920 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 240 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,380 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,680 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 160 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2019 |