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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q at 85 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q at 90 W, 6% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q. They match on 9 other specifications, including gpu brand, board partner and vram.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 30 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | OEM (varies by laptop model) |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Tier | High-End | High-End |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 85 W | 90 W-6% |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) |
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| CUDA Cores | 5120 | 6144 |
| Configurable TGP Range | 80-95W | 80-100W |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Max-Q
6.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid pick specifically for buyers who value a thin chassis over maximum frame rates.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A reasonable choice only for buyers who specifically want a thin chassis and understand the performance tradeoff versus full-power configurations.
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