RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
810 MHz · PassMark #109
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
1230 MHz · PassMark #99
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU lands at 43 and RTX 4070 Laptop GPU at 44. That puts RTX 4070 Laptop GPU ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 18,899
- ✓Ampere architecture — still capable at 1440p
Pick RTX 4070 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
RTX 4070 Laptop GPUSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | RTX 4070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | 810 MHz | ▲ 1230 MHz |
| Memory clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #109 of 2,991 | #99 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 18,899 | 19,507 |
RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 18,899
- +Ampere architecture — still capable at 1440p
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- +1080p workhorse with PassMark G3D score of 19,507
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
- −Many newer cards out-perform it on current titles
FAQ: RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU vs RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
Which is better, RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU scores 44 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $699, RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 43 — strongest in passmark.
Is RTX 4070 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $599, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 44 — strongest in passmark.
Does RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU or RTX 4070 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 4070 Laptop GPU — more score per dollar ($599 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.