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 3080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 18% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,529 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti currently lists from $670 CAD, $2,529 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $3,199 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 350W, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is faster — 912 GB/s versus 432 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card by about 18%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,529 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 7,424 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Feb 2023 |