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.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7800M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7800M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅14.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Radeon RX 7800M is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌94.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 350W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (16,233 vs 15,984), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7800M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 7800M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7800M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 7800M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M carries 12 GB. Radeon RX 7800M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 7800M. 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.