GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER.
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop, leading by roughly 70% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 70% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, 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 4080 SUPER 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 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 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 4080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster card by about 70%. 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 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,280 MHz | 2,550 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 18 Gbps | 23 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 432 GB/s | 736 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |