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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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 SLI (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
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 3080 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,569 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 and the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB reaches 26,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,543 | 26,569 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120 | 8960+75% |
| Boost Clock | 1734 MHz+1% | 1710 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB) — a 185% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 912 GB/s+185% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 12GB's 350W — a 15.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 285mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 88.5+17% | 75.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 12GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | GA102 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #162 | #38 |
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