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 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws just 150W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 4070, 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 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 19%. 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 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424✓ | 5,888 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Apr 2023 |
