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 and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080.
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GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is the faster card by about 21%. 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,175 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Feb 2023 |