GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1080 (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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

84%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#36

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

68%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

131%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

126%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

114%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

109%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

104%

#32

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) 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 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

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 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1771 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	15,196	15,614+3%
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	6144+140%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+140%	9.068 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	1771 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L1 Cache	6 MB+538%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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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 (móvel) 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 (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)

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 (móvel)) — 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 (móvel)) — 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 (móvel)
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 63.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.