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 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 26% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is significantly faster, around 26% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti also has more RT cores (80 vs 58) and more AI cores (320 vs 232), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws just 150W versus 350W for the GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 Ti's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 512 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the faster card by about 26%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 10,240✓ | 7,424 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,665 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 16 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 912 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 350 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Jan 2022 |