GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop, leading by roughly 47% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the cheaper option by $3,350 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 47% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop starts at $1,500 USD against $4,850 USD for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's 8GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 47%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop worth the extra $3,350 USD over the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,365 MHz✓ | 1,110 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 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
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Jan 2021 |