GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 82% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,225 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $231 GBP, $2,225 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $2,456 GBP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 250W, 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. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop carries 16GB versus 11GB on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 82%. 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 3080 Ti Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,225 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2022 |