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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, leading by roughly 139% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 139% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 RTX 4080's memory is also faster — 717 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 139%. 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 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2022 |
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