GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4080 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 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) 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 4080 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 2010 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,805 points.
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 24,805 versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 26,543 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 7%. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2010 MHz vs 1734 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 24,805 | 26,543+7% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+45% | 5120 |
| Boost Clock | 2010 MHz+16% | 1734 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) — a 35% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+35% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 165.4+87% | 88.5 |
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