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 5070 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the cheaper option by $1,889 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti currently lists from $670 CAD, $1,889 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop at $2,559 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 140W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP 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 672 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Blackwell 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 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,889 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 6,144 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz | 2,100 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 140 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Jan 2025 |