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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the cheaper option by $2,122 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $334 GBP, $2,122 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $2,456 GBP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 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 RTX 2080 Ti. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 512 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 24%. 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 RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,122 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 512 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jan 2022 |