GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 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 Radeon RX 5700 XT
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.
Radeon RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU scores 16,233 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT reaches 16,183 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1905 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,233 | 16,183 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 10240+300% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 34.1 TFLOPS+250% | 9.754 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1905 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 112+75% | 64 |
| TMUs | 320+100% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | VCE |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 272mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 225W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 272mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 46.4 | 71.9+55% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 10 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #33 | #128 |
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