GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+18.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅2.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 15,614).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) instead at 15,614 vs 13,170, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) leads by 18.6%. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,614+19%	13,170
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.068 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1771 MHz	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	3.5 MB+272%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	336 GB/s+5%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	150W-12%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	104.1+34%	77.5