GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 77% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4080 is the cheaper option by $1,204 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 77% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is better matched to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4080 packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4080 currently lists from $1,580 EUR, $1,204 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $2,784 EUR. The GeForce RTX 4080 still sits about $381 EUR above its $1,199 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4080's memory is faster — 717 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 77%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,204 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Sep 2022 |
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