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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU separate most on tdp: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q at 90 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU at 175 W, 94% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q. VRAM splits them by another 33%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU. They match on 6 other specifications, including gpu brand, board partner and tier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 40 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | OEM (varies by laptop model) |
| VRAM | 8 GB-33% | 12 GB |
| Tier | High-End | High-End |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 90 W | 175 W-94% |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA104) | Ada Lovelace (AD104) |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) |
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 192 bit-25% |
| CUDA Cores | 6144 | 7424 |
| Configurable TGP Range | 80-100W | 150-175W |
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 Laptop GPU
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded previous-generation chip that's a smart buy once discounted below new Blackwell laptop pricing.
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