NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3080 Laptop and the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 3080 Laptop is ~2% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X on average at 1080p.
RTX 3080 Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 57/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS
RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
- Index (1080p)
- 56/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- Upscaling
- DLSS
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 3080 Laptop | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 63 | 62 | +2% |
| 1440p | 51 | 51 | = |
| 4K | 28 | 27 | +4% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3080 Laptop and RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3080 Laptop | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 200W |
| Tier | High-end | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 57 | 56 |
| Score 1440p | 52 | 52 |
| Score 4K | 37 | 36 |
| Price (MSRP) | — | $399 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3080 Laptop | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 65FPS | 64FPS | RTX 3080 Laptop |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 51FPS | 50FPS | RTX 3080 Laptop |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 63FPS | 63FPS | Tie |
| Marathon | 63FPS | 63FPS | Tie |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 57FPS | 56FPS | RTX 3080 Laptop |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 67FPS | 67FPS | Tie |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 63FPS | 63FPS | Tie |
| 007 First Light | 63FPS | 63FPS | Tie |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 55FPS | 54FPS | RTX 3080 Laptop |
| Pathologic 3 | 80FPS | 78FPS | RTX 3080 Laptop |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop wins in 5 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3080 Laptop with the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X.
Which is better, the RTX 3080 Laptop or the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 3080 Laptop is 2% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3080 Laptop averages 28 FPS and the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X 27 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 2% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.