GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2070
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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 3080 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| 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) | ✅ 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 RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 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 3080 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2070
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.
GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU scores 16,233 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,233+1% | 16,068 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Turing |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+344% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+357% | 7.465 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+3% | 1620 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+75% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+122% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 10 MB+335% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+122% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+11% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU draws 350W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 175W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.4 | 91.8+98% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $180 |
| Codename | GA102 | TU106 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | October 17 2018 |
| Ranking | #33 | #129 |
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