GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 5060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 5060, leading by roughly 62% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the cheaper option by $1,670 USD.
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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 62% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 5060 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop packs 8,192 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop also has more RT cores (64 vs 30) and more AI cores (256 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $329 USD against $1,999 USD for the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is the faster card by about 62%. 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 5080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 or the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop worth the extra $1,670 USD over the GeForce RTX 5060?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 8,192✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,280 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,497 MHz✓ | 2,115 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | May 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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