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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,144 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop also has more RT cores (58 vs 38) and more AI cores (232 vs 152), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $312 GBP against $2,456 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws just 150W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 29%. 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 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,144 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Jan 2022 |