GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1080
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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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 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 3070 Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 1080
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 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: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,196 | 15,609+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+140% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+145% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+2% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+538% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+40% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 46.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 290W | 180W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 52.4 | 86.7+65% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $91 |
| Codename | GA104 | GP104 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #50 | #137 |
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