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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅+123.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+123.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅13.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 300W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 300W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 26,543).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM better than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM averages 13.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,892 vs 26,543 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 13.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (11,892 vs 26,543). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	181 FPS	130 FPS
medium	165 FPS	113 FPS
high	139 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	119 FPS
medium	141 FPS	96 FPS
high	112 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	64 FPS
medium	87 FPS	57 FPS
high	63 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	194 FPS	239 FPS
medium	148 FPS	206 FPS
high	109 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	163 FPS
medium	82 FPS	135 FPS
high	64 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	88 FPS
medium	40 FPS	74 FPS
high	34 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	700 FPS	535 FPS
medium	565 FPS	428 FPS
high	489 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	423 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	494 FPS	401 FPS
medium	406 FPS	321 FPS
high	344 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	289 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	322 FPS	268 FPS
medium	265 FPS	214 FPS
high	209 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	397 FPS	467 FPS
medium	333 FPS	414 FPS
high	274 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	372 FPS
medium	276 FPS	321 FPS
high	209 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	166 FPS	199 FPS
medium	132 FPS	175 FPS
high	117 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 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: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 123.2%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 1755 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	26,543+123%	11,892
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5120+100%	2560
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	1755 MHz+1%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 42.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+43%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 79.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	300W	130W-57%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	235mm
Height	0mm	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	88.5	91.5+3%