GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the cheaper option by $728 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $334 GBP, $728 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $1,063 GBP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the faster card by about 39%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $728 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352✓ | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jan 2021 |