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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 192).
✅Draws 215W instead of 290W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅17.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌34.9% higher power demand at 290W vs 215W.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅91.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 192).
✅Draws 215W instead of 290W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅17.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (192 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 26.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
❌34.9% higher power demand at 290W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 better than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU averages 17.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,676 vs 17,621 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (215W vs 290W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 8 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2080. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2080 currently gives you 6.0% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	159 FPS	161 FPS
medium	141 FPS	143 FPS
high	123 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	135 FPS
medium	109 FPS	110 FPS
high	96 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	68 FPS	69 FPS
high	54 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	413 FPS	507 FPS
medium	347 FPS	434 FPS
high	282 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	306 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	305 FPS
medium	221 FPS	253 FPS
high	192 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	142 FPS
medium	108 FPS	120 FPS
high	91 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	783 FPS	793 FPS
medium	634 FPS	634 FPS
high	560 FPS	529 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	595 FPS
medium	492 FPS	476 FPS
high	420 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	396 FPS
medium	331 FPS	317 FPS
high	277 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
1080p
low	529 FPS	602 FPS
medium	460 FPS	528 FPS
high	395 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	490 FPS
medium	376 FPS	434 FPS
high	307 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	293 FPS
medium	257 FPS	270 FPS
high	224 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	198 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

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 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU's 17,621 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) with 368 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	18,676+6%	17,621
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	6144+109%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+116%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1770 MHz+4%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	6 MB+107%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	368+92%	192

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
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 Ti Laptop GPU). 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 Ti Laptop GPU
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 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 7th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU's 290W — a 29.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
TDP	215W-26%	290W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	116mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	86.9+43%	60.8