GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 comes out noticeably faster — about 12% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the cheaper option by $2,357 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is noticeably faster, around 12% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop also has more RT cores (58 vs 46) and more AI cores (232 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4070 currently lists from $842 CAD, $2,357 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $3,199 CAD. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $242 CAD above its $600 CAD MSRP.
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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is faster — 504 GB/s versus 432 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 12%. 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 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,357 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4070?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N4 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,920 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,475 MHz✓ | 2,280 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 21 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 504 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 200 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Apr 2023 | Feb 2023 |
