GeForce RTX 2070 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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.
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 RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1771 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,068+3% | 15,614 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.465 TFLOPS | 9.068 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 1620 MHz | 1771 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+145% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+40% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 15.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) 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: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 150W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 91.8 | 104.1+13% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | GP104 |
| Release | October 17 2018 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #129 | #180 |
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