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 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $1,370 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 currently lists from $580 CAD, $1,370 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop at $1,950 CAD. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 125W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 5070 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 25%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop worth the extra $1,370 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704✓ | 5,120 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,220 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 320 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2025 |