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 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 84% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $1,802 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 84% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 currently lists from $380 GBP, $1,802 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop at $2,181 GBP. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 84%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop worth the extra $1,802 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2020 |