GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3070
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About G3D Mark
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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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16% 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+16%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 19,115 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 16%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1260 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 232 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,115 | 22,172+16% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+26% | 5888 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 18.71 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1260 MHz | 1725 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 232+26% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+26% | 5.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58+26% | 46 |
| Tensor Cores | 232+26% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+14% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-32% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 127.4+26% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | GA103S | GA104 |
| Release | January 25 2022 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #88 | #63 |
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