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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the cheaper option by $2,155 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop packs 7,424 CUDA cores versus 5,888 on the GeForce RTX 3070. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop also has more RT cores (58 vs 46) and more AI cores (232 vs 184), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $301 GBP, $2,155 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop at $2,456 GBP. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 220W, 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop carries 16GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 3070. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. 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.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the faster card by about 15%. 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop worth the extra $2,155 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3070?
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?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 5,888 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 184 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,500 MHz✓ | 975 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,725 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 | 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 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 220 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Jan 2022 |