GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is marginally faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is better matched to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is faster — 912 GB/s versus 672 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (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 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5080 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 8,192 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 256 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,115 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Jan 2025 |