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 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop.
On performance, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1440p gaming. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 150W for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop, 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,380 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,220 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 150 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jan 2025 |