GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4070 and GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4070, leading by roughly 14% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070. 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 4070 is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop packs 8,192 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 4070.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 4070, 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 5080 Laptop's memory is faster — 672 GB/s versus 504 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is the faster card by about 14%. 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 4070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 8,192✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,115 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Jan 2025 |
