GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 273% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $407 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 273% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER also has more RT cores (80 vs 20) and more AI cores (320 vs 80), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop currently lists from $840 EUR, $407 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER at $1,247 EUR. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $248 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER carries 16GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. The extra 10GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 736 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster card by about 273%. 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 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $407 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 10,240✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 80✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 80 | 320✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,455 MHz | 2,295 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,370 MHz | 2,550 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 23 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 736 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |