RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
1860 MHz · PassMark #50
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
1455 MHz · PassMark #36
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU lands at 56 and RTX 4090 Laptop GPU at 62. That puts RTX 4090 Laptop GPU ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 4080 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #50
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Pick RTX 4090 Laptop GPU if…
- ✓Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #36
- ✓Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
RTX 4080 Laptop GPUSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
RTX 4080 Laptop GPU more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | RTX 4090 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| GPU clock | ▲ 1860 MHz | 1455 MHz |
| Memory clock | 2250 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| PassMark rank | #50 of 2,991 | #36 of 2,991 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 24,741 | 27,083 |
RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #50
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
- −Mobile thermal envelope limits sustained performance vs desktop
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
- +Capable 1440p card at PassMark G3D rank #36
- +Ada Lovelace with DLSS 3 frame generation
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
FAQ: RTX 4080 Laptop GPU vs RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Which is better, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU or RTX 4090 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 4090 Laptop GPU scores 62 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 4080 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $999, RTX 4080 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 56 — strongest in passmark.
Is RTX 4090 Laptop GPU worth the price? +
At $1,599, RTX 4090 Laptop GPU delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in passmark.
Does RTX 4080 Laptop GPU or RTX 4090 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 4080 Laptop GPU or RTX 4090 Laptop GPU? +
RTX 4080 Laptop GPU — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.