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 4070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop, leading by roughly 32% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the cheaper option by $585 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 4070 starts at $1,045 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $445 GBP above its $600 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 4070, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 4070's 12GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 4070's memory is also faster — 504 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 32%. 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 4070 better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $585 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144✓ | 5,888 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 504 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Apr 2023 |
