GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the cheaper option by $395 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently lists from $2,005 CAD, $395 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $2,400 CAD. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $1,306 CAD above its $699 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti Laptop carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. 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 Ti Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 48%. 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 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $395 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jan 2022 |