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 3080 Ti Laptop and GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,619 USD.
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GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop packs 9,728 CUDA cores versus 7,424 on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop currently lists from $1,530 USD, $1,619 USD less than the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop at $3,149 USD.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop's memory is faster — 576 GB/s versus 512 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is the faster card by about 29%. 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 4090 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop worth the extra $1,619 USD over the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 7,424 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 232 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 975 MHz | 1,455 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,395 MHz | 2,040 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Feb 2023 |