GeForce GTX 1080 vs 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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1771 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,609 | 15,614 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 9.068 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 1771 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB | 960 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR5X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 150W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7 | 104.1+20% |
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