Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RTX 4090 Laptop | RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 350W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 72 | 71 |
| Score 1440p | 68 | 69 |
| Score 4K | 52 | 59 |
| Game | RTX 4090 Laptop | RTX 3080 12GB | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 62FPS | 61FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 69FPS | 69FPS | Tie |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 77FPS | 76FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Crimson Desert | 64FPS | 63FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Fable | 68FPS | 67FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Subnautica 2 | 76FPS | 75FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 67FPS | 66FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Pathologic 3 | 54FPS | 54FPS | Tie |
| Nioh 3 | 73FPS | 72FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 73FPS | 72FPS | RTX 4090 Laptop |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop wins in 8 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop as the best option for gaming.