GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2080, leading by roughly 37% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 is the cheaper option by $3,040 AED.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 37% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 starts at $4,009 AED against $7,049 AED for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $3,310 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop draws just 125W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 37%. 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 3070 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop worth the extra $3,040 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,035 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,485 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jan 2022 |