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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080
Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
- Key differences: performance (FP32), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has 35.13 vs 29.8 TFLOPS; capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has 16 GB vs 10 GB; bandwidth, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has 896 vs 760 GB/s; performance (FP16), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has 35.13 vs 29.768 TFLOPS; maximum power, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop has 150 vs 320 W.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 are closely matched
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop · #24 of 159
66
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 · #27 of 159
62
Key differences
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 35.13 vs 29.8 TFLOPS
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16 GB vs 10 GB
- BandwidthNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 896 vs 760 GB/s
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 35.13 vs 29.768 TFLOPS
- Maximum PowerNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 150 vs 320 W
Scores by Category
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop wins 4 of 6 categories · GeForce RTX 3080 wins 1
| Category | GeForce RTX 5080 LaptopGeForce RTX 3080 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +3 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +9 | |
| Memory | +26 | |
| Miscellaneous | +55 | |
| Core Specifications | +48 | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
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Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 150 W53% less | 320 W |
Lithography Process | 5 nm38% less | 8 nm |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 16 GB60% more | 10 GB |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 896 GB/s18% more | 760 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 35.13 TFLOPS18% more | 29.768 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 35.13 TFLOPS18% more | 29.8 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 26,3175% more | 24,978 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
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Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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