GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,555 points. Launch price was $799.
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU scores 19,555 and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER reaches 19,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,555 | 19,467 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+150% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+260% | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+44% | 1815 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+150% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+25% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 240 | 384+60% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 93.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 496 GB/s+94% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 13.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 250W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.6 | 77.9+14% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | AD104 | TU104 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | July 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #11 | #86 |
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