GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7800M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

43%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

42%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

39%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#45

Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 7800M

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 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU scores 16,233 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	16,233+2%	15,984
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	10240+167%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2335 MHz+40%
ROPs	112+17%	96
TMUs	320+33%	240
L1 Cache	10 MB+1233%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	80+33%	60

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 7800M 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 7800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+4%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 64.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.