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 GTX 1070 Laptop and GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 17%. 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 GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,556 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 |