GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

137%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

124%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

118%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#36

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile scores 16,214 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,214	16,233
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144	10240+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	18.98 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1665 MHz+8%
ROPs	96	112+17%
TMUs	192	320+67%
L1 Cache	6 MB	10 MB+67%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	48	80+67%
Tensor Cores	192	320+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
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	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 101.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.