GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

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 4070 Laptop GPU

#105

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

167%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

164%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

161%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

116%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

111%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

102%

#55

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

79%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

77%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing / 12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,555 points. Launch price was $799.

GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,468 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU scores 19,555 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile reaches 19,468 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 9.585 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,555	19,468
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Turing
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	7680+150%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+318%	9.585 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+67%	1560 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	240+25%	192
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+150%	3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	60+25%	48
Tensor Cores	240	384+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is capped at DLSS 2.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU draws 285W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile's 150W — a 62.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.