GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 is the cheaper option by $619 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $380 USD against $999 USD for the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop draws just 115W versus 320W for the GeForce RTX 3080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 133%. 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 2070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop worth the extra $619 USD over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,215 MHz | 1,440 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,440 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2019 | Sep 2020 |