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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $645 GBP.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Price
£417✓
Performance
16/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+25% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,425 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
Price
£1,063
Performance
18/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+40% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+7% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 3,584)
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $417 GBP against $1,063 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $88 GBP above its $329 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, 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 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 13%. 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 3060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $645 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process NodeSamsung 8nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,840✓
Ray Tracing Cores2830✓
Tensor / AI Cores112120✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
Base Clock1,320 MHz✓900 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz✓1,425 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit✓
Memory Speed15 Gbps✓14 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W115 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedFeb 2021Jan 2021
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