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 GTX 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, leading by roughly 35% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 35%. 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 3070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2021 |