GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out noticeably faster — about 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 8%. 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 GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,607 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | May 2016 |