GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop, leading by roughly 52% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $942 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 52% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $757 EUR against $1,699 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (320-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 52%. 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 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $942 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704✓ | 4,608 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 320 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Feb 2023 |