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 RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3070.
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop pulls less power (150W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 50%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,380 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,590 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Sep 2020 |