GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 5080.
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop, leading by roughly 191% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the cheaper option by $116,507 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5080 is dramatically faster, around 191% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5080 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5080 packs 10,752 CUDA cores versus 4,608 on the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 5080 starts at $223,477 JPY against $339,984 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5080 still sits about $222,478 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 360W for the GeForce RTX 5080, 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 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 5080's memory is also faster — 960 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 5080 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (Blackwell vs Ada Lovelace), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 5080?
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card by about 191%. 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 5080 better than the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5080?
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop worth the extra $116,507 JPY over the GeForce RTX 5080?
Does the GeForce RTX 5080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,608 | 10,752✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 84✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 336✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,175 MHz | 2,617 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 30 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 960 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 360 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2025 |
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