GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, 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 GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 44%. 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 GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | May 2016 |