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 4050 Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $1,562 BRL.
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GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $4,037 BRL, $1,562 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop at $5,599 BRL. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $3,438 BRL above its $599 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ada Lovelace 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 4050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the faster card by about 15%. 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 4050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop worth the extra $1,562 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 96-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 180 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Feb 2023 |