GPU Comparison
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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 marginally faster — about 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $1,719 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 currently lists from $380 GBP, $1,719 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $2,099 GBP. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 320W, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop carries 12GB versus 10GB on the GeForce RTX 3080. 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 432 GB/s (320-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3080 (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 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card. 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 4080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $1,719 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 8,704✓ | 7,424 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 58 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 232 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,440 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 320-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 760 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Feb 2023 |