GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2080
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
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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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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 Ti Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2080
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU scores 17,621 versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 18,676 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 192 Tensor cores vs 368.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,621 | 18,676+6% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+109% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.75 TFLOPS+116% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+4% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+4% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+107% | 2.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+4% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 368+92% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 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 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+1% | 7.906 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5th gen | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 7th gen | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 29.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 290W | 215W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 60.8 | 86.9+43% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | GA104 | TU104 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #50 | #94 |
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