GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
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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.
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 45.5% more VRAM (16 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 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 Ti Mobile and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 810 MHz to 1260 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,115 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti reaches 18,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,115+3% | 18,606 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+107% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 18.71 TFLOPS+65% | 11.34 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1260 MHz | 1582 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 96+9% | 88 |
| TMUs | 232+4% | 224 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+462% | 1.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+45% | 2.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 45.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — a 5.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+45% | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+6% | 484 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 352-bit+38% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+45% | 2.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 4th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 127.4+71% | 74.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $145 |
| Codename | GA103S | GP102 |
| Release | January 25 2022 | March 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #88 | #95 |
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