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NVIDIA · Released Feb 2023

RTX 4080 Laptop GPU Review

1860 MHz · PassMark #50

Specdex verdict RTX 4080 Laptop GPU is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.

PassMark G3D Mark ranks the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU at #50 (top 49%) with a G3D score of 24,741. Score sourced from PassMark G3D Mark (June 2026 snapshot).

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RTX 4080 Laptop GPU — 1860 MHz · PassMark #50
Specdex verdict
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Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #50
  • +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Cons
  • Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop

Who's the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $999 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the RTX 4080 Laptop GPU.

  • Graphics card
  • Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
  • Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated
PassMark · G3D Mark
24,741

Multi-sample composite benchmark from PassMark — independent, third-party measurement. Higher is better. Specdex does not run this test; the number shown is PassMark's published score.

Performance
RTX 4080 Laptop GPU performance specs
Specification Value
GPU clock 1860 MHz
Memory clock 2250 MHz
Other
RTX 4080 Laptop GPU other specs
Specification Value
DirectX 12_2
PassMark rank #50 of 2,991
PassMark G3D Mark 24,741

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