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 RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 52% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 52% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 also has more RT cores (68 vs 40) and more AI cores (272 vs 160), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 52%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 272✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2020 |