GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, leading by roughly 35% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,866 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is significantly faster, around 35% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 5,120 on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop also has more RT cores (58 vs 40) and more AI cores (232 vs 160), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop starts at $590 GBP against $2,456 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop pulls less power (125W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 35%. 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 3070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,866 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,120 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 125 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 |