GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,839 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 4,864 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently lists from $360 CAD, $2,839 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $3,199 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 200W, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 RTX 4080 Laptop carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The extra 4GB 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 4080 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 38%. 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 4080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,839 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,864 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 152 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Feb 2023 |