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 4070 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 52% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 52% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti packs 7,680 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws just 150W versus 285W for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, 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 Ti's 12GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti 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 Ti?
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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424 | 7,680✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,610 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 285 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 |