NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 34/100 | 34/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 250 W | 165 W |
| Launch MSRP | $699 | — |
| Performance per $100 | 4.9 | — |
| Release year | 2019 | 2021 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries more VRAM (16GB vs 8GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws 85W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.