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GPU Comparison

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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 2060, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
14/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+33% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,920)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+3% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,680 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
$190 USD✓
Performance
13/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (30 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (240 vs 0)
+5% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 160W for the GeForce RTX 2060, 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 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is marginally faster, roughly 8% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060?

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

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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.

Can the GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 2060 has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,560✓1,920
Ray Tracing Cores030✓
Tensor / AI Cores0240✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,556 MHz✓1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz✓1,680 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓192-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth320 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W✓160 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Jan 2019
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