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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q at 90 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 320 W, 256% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q. VRAM splits them by another 50%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. They match on gpu brand, tier and ray tracing support.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 40 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | Reference / Founders Edition |
| VRAM | 8 GB-50% | 16 GB |
| Tier | High-End | High-End |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 90 W | 320 W-256% |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Ada Lovelace (AD103) |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | 3 |
| CUDA Cores | 6144 | 9728 |
Verdict
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.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid high-end pick if its price and 16GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
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