GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop draws just 140W versus 150W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 672 GB/s versus 512 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is the faster card. 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 5070 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424✓ | 6,144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58✓ | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 1,350 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,100 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 140 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2025 |