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 5070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheaper option by $1,723 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5070 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 4K with upscaling and native 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop also has more RT cores (64 vs 48) and more AI cores (256 vs 192), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5070 currently lists from $476 GBP, $1,723 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop at $2,199 GBP. The GeForce RTX 5070 is trading below its $549 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster card by about 10%. 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 5070 better than the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5070 or the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop worth the extra $1,723 GBP over the GeForce RTX 5070?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 6,144 | 8,192✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 64✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 192 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,160 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,512 MHz✓ | 2,115 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jan 2025 |
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