Radeon RX 8060S vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8060S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 8060S.
| Insight | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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 Radeon RX 8060S and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Radeon RX 8060S
The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 8060S scores 16,000 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere. Shader units: 40 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,000 | 16,233+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Shading Units | 40 | 10240+25500% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+74% | 1665 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: System Shared vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 145.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-84% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 290.9+527% | 46.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | — | GA102 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #117 | #33 |
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