GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 87% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the cheaper option by $5,658 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 87% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop currently lists from $1,675 CAD, $5,658 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop at $7,333 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 RTX 2070 Laptop. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 87%. 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 2070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop worth the extra $5,658 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,215 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,545 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Jan 2021 |