GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile reaches 19,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1260 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,606 | 19,115+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 7424+107% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.34 TFLOPS | 18.71 TFLOPS+65% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz+26% | 1260 MHz |
| ROPs | 88 | 96+9% |
| TMUs | 224 | 232+4% |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 7.3 MB+462% |
| L2 Cache | 2.75 MB | 4 MB+45% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 5.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB+45% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 484 GB/s | 512 GB/s+6% |
| Bus Width | 352-bit+38% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2.75 MB | 4 MB+45% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 74.4 | 127.4+71% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $145 | — |
| Codename | GP102 | GA103S |
| Release | March 10 2017 | January 25 2022 |
| Ranking | #95 | #88 |
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