GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

#15

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1.2%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)'s 17,790 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	18,676+5%	17,790
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2944	4096+39%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+4%	1645 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	8 GB+1%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)'s 240W — a 11% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
TDP	215W-10%	240W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+17%	74.1