RTX 4080 Laptop: Gaming Performance, FPS and Specs
Short answer: the RTX 4080 Laptop is a solid mid-range laptop GPU that performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3080 at its full power limit. With a Core i9-14900HX it averages about 123 FPS at 1080p and 89 FPS at 1440p on High in demanding games, so it is best suited to 1440p gaming.
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RTX 4080 Laptop: specifications
| Spec | RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace |
| Video memory | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| Power limit (TGP) | 60–150 W |
| Released | 2023 |
| Similar desktop card | RTX 3080 |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 upscaling and DLSS Frame Generation |
RTX 4080 Laptop: why the power limit (TGP) matters
Laptop GPUs share a name with a range of power limits. A thin laptop running the RTX 4080 Laptop near the bottom of its 60–150 W range will be noticeably slower than a thick gaming laptop at the top. Before you buy, look for the “TGP” or “maximum graphics power” in the laptop’s spec sheet; the numbers on this page assume a high power limit.
RTX 4080 Laptop FPS in popular games
| Game | 1080p High | 1440p High | 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 403 (314 low) | 288 (224 low) | 504 |
| Valorant | 549 (429 low) | 392 (306 low) | 668 |
| Fortnite | 171 (133 low) | 122 (95 low) | 214 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | 120 (93 low) | 85 (67 low) | 150 |
| Battlefield 6 | 134 (105 low) | 96 (75 low) | 168 |
| ARC Raiders | 147 (114 low) | 105 (82 low) | 183 |
| Marvel Rivals | 104 (81 low) | 74 (58 low) | 130 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 116 (90 low) | 83 (65 low) | 145 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 79 (62 low) | 57 (44 low) | 99 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 110 (86 low) | 78 (61 low) | 134 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 127 (84 low) | 105 (82 low) | 134 |
| Elden Ring | 60 (47 low) | 60 (47 low) | 60 |
With DLSS or FSR set to Quality, add roughly 20–30% to these numbers in games that support it. Frame generation can roughly double the displayed frame rate in single-player games, at the cost of some input lag.
RTX 4080 Laptop: measured results
| Laptop GPU | Cyberpunk 2077, 1080p Ultra (FPS) | Tested power |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 5080 Laptop | 149.9 | – |
| RTX 4090 Laptop | 131.5 | – |
| RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 126.7 | 140 W |
| RTX 4080 Laptop | 125.5 | – |
| RTX 5070 Laptop | 90.1 | 85 W |
| RTX 5060 Laptop | 89.9 | 95 W |
| RTX 4070 Laptop | 85.5 | 105 W |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 76.2 | 140 W |
RTX 4080 Laptop: how it compares with other laptop GPUs
| Laptop GPU | Speed vs RTX 4080 Laptop | VRAM | 1440p High avg FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 Laptop | +32% | 24 GB | 117 |
| RTX 5080 Laptop | +9% | 16 GB | 98 |
| RTX 4090 Laptop | +9% | 16 GB | 98 |
| RTX 4080 Laptop | – | 12 GB | 89 |
| RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | -6% | 12 GB | 84 |
| RX 7900M | -12% | 16 GB | 79 |
| RTX 5070 Laptop | -22% | 8 GB | 68 |
RTX 4080 Laptop: does the laptop CPU hold it back?
| Laptop processor | 1080p bottleneck | 1440p bottleneck | 1080p avg FPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i9-14900HX | 12% CPU | 9% GPU | 123 |
| Core i7-13620H | 25% CPU | 9% CPU | 116 |
| Ryzen 7 7840HS | 23% CPU | 6% CPU | 118 |
RTX 4080 Laptop: frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 4080 Laptop good for gaming?
Yes for 1440p. It averages about 123 FPS at 1080p High in demanding new games and 89 FPS at 1440p, and much more in esports titles.
What desktop GPU is the RTX 4080 Laptop equal to?
At a high power limit it performs roughly like a desktop RTX 3080 in our model. Low-power versions in thin laptops are slower.
Can the RTX 4080 Laptop run games at 1440p?
Yes, about 89 FPS on High on average, more with DLSS or FSR.
Is 12 GB of VRAM enough?
Yes, 12 GB is plenty for 1080p and 1440p.
What TGP should I look for?
As close to the top of the 60–150 W range as you can. The model name alone does not tell you the power limit.
Sources: Notebookcheck RTX 5070 Ti / 5070 Laptop review, Notebookcheck RTX 5060 Laptop preview, NVIDIA and AMD laptop GPU specifications. FPS and bottleneck figures come from our FPS and bottleneck models.