GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop pulls ahead here — a touch quicker, about 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the cheaper option by $910 USD.

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NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 2080 Laptop

Price

$1,399 USD✓

Performance

18/100

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+2% Boost Clock (1,590 MHz vs 1,560 MHz)

$1,399 USDASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz FHD IPS Type, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080S Max-Q, Intel Core i7-10875H, 32GB DDR4, 1TB RAID 0 SSD, Per-Key RGB, Thunderbolt 3, Win10 Pro, GX502LXS-XS79

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NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 2080 Super Laptop

Price

$2,309 USD

Performance

19/100✓

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+4% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,944)

+4% RT Cores (48 vs 46)

+4% Tensor Cores (384 vs 368)

$2,309 USDHIDevolution ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS 15.6” FHD 300Hz, 2.3 GHz i7-10875H, RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 32 GB 3200MHz RAM, 4 TB PCIe SSD

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

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop at $1,399 USD, $910 USD under the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's $2,309 USD.

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop 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 2080 Super Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 $910 USD over the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop comes out ahead.

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	TSMC 12nm	TSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	2,944	3,072✓
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48✓
Tensor / AI Cores	368	384✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Base Clock	1,380 MHz✓	1,365 MHz
Boost Clock	1,590 MHz✓	1,560 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	256-bit	256-bit
Memory Speed	14 Gbps	14 Gbps
Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Specification	GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	150 W	150 W
Power Connectors	None	None
Released	Jan 2019	Apr 2020