GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the cheaper option by $1,310 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at $320 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 180W for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 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 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the faster card by about 11%. 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 5060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,310 GBP over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Apr 2025 |