GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

115%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

105%

#48

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

75%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

72%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 and the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) reaches 15,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	14,673	15,014+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2432	8192+237%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	2287 MHz+36%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
TDP	180W	80W-56%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	81.5	187.7+130%