GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the cheaper option by $389 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop starts at $2,813 EUR against $3,202 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
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 4080 Laptop's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 432 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $389 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
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 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424 | 7,424 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232 | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 1,350 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2023 |