GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. 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% |
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 |
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) |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Codename | TU106 | GA102 |
| Release | October 17 2018 | May 31 2021 |
| Ranking | #129 | #33 |
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