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 Ti Mobile 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 Ti Mobile: 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

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅109.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 176).

Trade-offs

❌GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌53.6% higher power demand at 215W vs 140W.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 140W instead of 215W, a 75W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (176 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).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 6% in PassMark G3D (18,676 vs 17,621), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 2022 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 2080 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 2080 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1410 MHz. It has 5632 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 44 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 17,621 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1410 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 44 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) with 368 Tensor cores vs 176.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	18,676+6%	17,621
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2944	5632+91%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	15.88 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+21%	1410 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	184+5%	176
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	5.5 MB+90%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+5%	44
Tensor Cores	368+109%	176

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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 Ti Mobile carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 Ti Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile's 140W — a 42.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 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 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
TDP	215W	140W-35%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	116mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	86.9	125.9+45%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile (2022 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
MSRP	$699	—
Codename	TU104	GA104
Release	September 20 2018	January 4 2022
Ranking	#94	#100

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