GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the cheaper option by $1,270 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB starts at $360 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 160W for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (RDNA 4 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,270 GBP over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 6,144✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 32 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 3,130 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 20 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 322.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jun 2025 |
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