GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070, leading by roughly 22% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the cheaper option by $1,977 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 starts at $541 EUR against $2,519 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 220W for the GeForce RTX 3070, 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's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (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 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 22%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $1,977 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Feb 2023 |