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 RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: 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 RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 175W instead of 350W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (288 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅36.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅11.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 288).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 350W vs 175W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 36.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1% in PassMark G3D (16,233 vs 16,068), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm, 80 vs 36 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,068	16,233+1%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	10240+344%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+357%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1665 MHz+3%
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	144	320+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB	10 MB+335%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	36	80+122%
Tensor Cores	288	320+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
TDP	175W-50%	350W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	91.8+98%	46.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
MSRP	$599	—
Codename	TU106	GA102
Release	October 17 2018	May 31 2021
Ranking	#129	#33

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