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 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out significantly faster — about 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 is the cheaper option by $875 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3090 is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 also has more RT cores (82 vs 48) and more AI cores (328 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3090 currently lists from $800 CAD, $875 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop at $1,675 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3090 is trading below its $1,499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3090 carries 24GB versus 16GB on the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3090?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 39%. 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 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $875 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3090?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2020 |
