GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 2080
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile
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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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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 Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Mobile and GeForce RTX 2080
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.
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 Mobile scores 17,621 versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 18,676 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 5,632 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 15.88 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1410 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 44 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 176 Tensor cores vs 368.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,621 | 18,676+6% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5632+91% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.88 TFLOPS+58% | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1410 MHz | 1710 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 176 | 184+5% |
| L1 Cache | 5.5 MB+90% | 2.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 44 | 46+5% |
| Tensor Cores | 176 | 368+109% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | 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 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 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 Mobile | 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: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile draws 140W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 42.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-35% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 125.9+45% | 86.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | GA104 | TU104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #100 | #94 |
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