GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 115% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 115% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce GTX 1080. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 115%. 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 3080 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Jan 2021 |