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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

2021

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅11.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro W6800X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,799 MSRP, and you are getting 11.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 6.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W6800X still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W6800X still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W6800X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $2,799 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Ti Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	255 FPS	221 FPS
medium	238 FPS	203 FPS
high	198 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	247 FPS	200 FPS
medium	207 FPS	167 FPS
high	158 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	135 FPS
medium	135 FPS	114 FPS
high	95 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	574 FPS	510 FPS
medium	500 FPS	427 FPS
high	416 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	418 FPS	341 FPS
medium	362 FPS	287 FPS
high	301 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	149 FPS
medium	189 FPS	127 FPS
high	159 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	860 FPS	810 FPS
medium	688 FPS	648 FPS
high	573 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	645 FPS	608 FPS
medium	516 FPS	486 FPS
high	430 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	405 FPS
medium	344 FPS	324 FPS
high	287 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	801 FPS	663 FPS
medium	688 FPS	552 FPS
high	573 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	430 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	645 FPS	553 FPS
medium	516 FPS	466 FPS
high	430 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	322 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	355 FPS
medium	344 FPS	309 FPS
high	287 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU and Radeon Pro W6800X

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,108 points. Launch price was $1,199.

Radeon Pro W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU scores 19,108 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 18,000 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X) with 320 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
G3D Mark Score	19,108+6%	18,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	10240+167%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+113%	16.03 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2087 MHz+25%
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 GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W6800X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 12.5% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s	576 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th gen (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: NVDEC 7th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X
TDP	150W-25%	200W
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	120mm
Slots	0-100%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	127.4+42%	90.0