AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 34/100 | 34/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 165 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | — |
| Performance per $100 | 9.7 | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2021 |
| DLSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| 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.