GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out marginally faster — about 7% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2070 is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 175W, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2070?
Can the GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 288✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,620 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Oct 2018 |