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 3070 Ti and GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 6,144 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's memory is also faster — 608 GB/s versus 432 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 10%. 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 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,575 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 608 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 290 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | May 2021 | Feb 2023 |