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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU at 165 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at 450 W, 173% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. VRAM splits them by another 67%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. They match on gpu brand, tier and ray tracing support.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 30 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | Reference / Founders Edition |
| VRAM | 8 GB-67% | 24 GB |
| Tier | Flagship | Flagship |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz-8% | 1860 MHz |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 165 W | 450 W-173% |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Ampere (GA102) |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | 3.5 |
| CUDA Cores | 6144 | 10752 |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
7.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable secondhand flagship, but confirm the VRAM configuration before buying since it varies by laptop model.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid flagship pick if its price and 24GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
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