GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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 4090 Laptop GPU

#108

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

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48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel).

Insight	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,102 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU scores 27,102 and the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) reaches 26,543 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1734 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	27,102+2%	26,543
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	14592+185%	5120
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+45%	1734 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 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 GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU 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 4090 Laptop GPU	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 16 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) — a 80% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+80%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	6th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU draws 425W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) 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 vs 85°C.