GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅16.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌Older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (26,543 vs 26,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 4nm process instead of 16nm, and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 5070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2130 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 and the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile reaches 26,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 2130 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	26,543+2%	26,000
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	5120	5888+15%
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	2130 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile carries 12 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile) — a 110% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s	672 GB/s+110%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). 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 5070 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
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 NVENC (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 130W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
TDP	300W	115W-62%
Recommended PSU	650W	130W-80%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	88.5	226.1+155%