GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $7 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop packs 5,120 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop starts at $945 EUR against $953 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $254 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop draws just 125W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 10%. 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 RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $7 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,120✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 160 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 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 | Jul 2019 | Jan 2021 |