GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,883 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU scores 19,108 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB reaches 19,883 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) with 320 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,108 | 19,883+4% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+400% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+33% | 25.64 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 3130 MHz+88% |
| ROPs | 112+75% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+150% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+150% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) — a 60% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+60% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 7th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 127.4 | 132.6+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 44 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #33 | #79 |
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