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 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3070: 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 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅100% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅18.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 66.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 18.7% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 18,676), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 66.3% (44.4 vs 26.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

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

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 RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 18.7%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 368 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	18,676	22,172+19%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	5888+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	184
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	5.8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	46
Tensor Cores	368+100%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 1.2% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	8 GB+1%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
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 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	215W-2%	220W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.9	100.8+16%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2080 came in at $699, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 28.6% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 66.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$699	$499-29%
Performance per Dollar	26.7	44.4+66%
Codename	TU104	GA104
Release	September 20 2018	September 1 2020
Ranking	#94	#63

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