GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+24.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) leads by 24.6%. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,614+25% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.068 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1771 MHz | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 2.5 MB+166% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 42.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+43% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 450W-31% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 104.1+8% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $209 |
| Codename | GP104 | GA106 |
| Release | August 15 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #180 | #211 |
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