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GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is out front, significantly faster, roughly 27% up on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,310 USD.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070 Laptop
Price
$999 USDβœ“
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Price
$2,309 USD
Performance
19/100βœ“
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6βœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+45% FP32 (TFLOPS) (9.6 TFLOPS vs 6.6 TFLOPS)
+33% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,304)
+33% RT Cores (48 vs 36)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop also has more RT cores (48 vs 36) and more AI cores (384 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop starts at $999 USD against $2,309 USD for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop sips power at 115W next to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's 150W, and still leads on performance-per-watt β€” quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 27%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop worth the extra $1,310 USD over the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop comes out ahead.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 27%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 LaptopGeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3043,072βœ“
Ray Tracing Cores3648βœ“
Tensor / AI Cores288384βœ“

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 LaptopGeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Base Clock1,215 MHz1,365 MHzβœ“
Boost Clock1,440 MHz1,560 MHzβœ“

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 LaptopGeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 LaptopGeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP115 Wβœ“150 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedJan 2019Apr 2020