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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU at 165 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 at 575 W, 248% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. VRAM splits them by another 75%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2. They match on gpu brand, tier and ray tracing support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 50 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | NVIDIA Reference (China-market AIB partners: ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Colorful, Galax) |
| VRAM | 8 GB-75% | 32 GB |
| Tier | Flagship | Flagship |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz-15% | 2010 MHz |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 165 W | 575 W-248% |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Blackwell |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | 3.5 |
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit-50% | 512 bit |
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 5090 D V2
8.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A minor running change rather than a new generation - functionally identical to the original 5090 D with a slightly more conservative power target.
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