GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop, leading by roughly 18% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop's 12GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 18%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,350 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2023 |