NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 34/100 | 34/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 165 W | 160 W |
| Launch MSRP | — | $349 |
| Performance per $100 | — | 9.7 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2025 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB draws 5W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.