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 4080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4080 is the cheaper option by $1,255 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 8,192 on the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4080 currently lists from $2,195 CAD, $1,255 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop at $3,450 CAD. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $996 CAD above its $1,199 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 5080 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 4080 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4080 (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4080 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 31%. 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 4080 better than the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop worth the extra $1,255 CAD over the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 9,728✓ | 8,192 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 64 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304✓ | 256 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,115 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Jan 2025 |
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