GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 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 5070 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile and GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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 RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,675 points. Launch price was $749.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 and the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU reaches 19,675 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) with 232 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,115 | 19,675+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424 | 8960+21% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 18.71 TFLOPS | 43.94 TFLOPS+135% |
| Boost Clock | 1260 MHz | 2452 MHz+95% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 232 | 280+21% |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB | 8.8 MB+21% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58 | 70+21% |
| Tensor Cores | 232 | 280+21% |
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 RTX 5070 Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+33% | 384 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-50% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 127.4+94% | 65.6 |
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