GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.•
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

#113

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

109%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#46

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU scores 19,675 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile reaches 19,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 7,424 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Raw compute: 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 18.71 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 2452 MHz vs 1260 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 58 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) with 280 Tensor cores vs 232.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	19,675+3%	19,115
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	8960+21%	7424
Compute (TFLOPS)	43.94 TFLOPS+135%	18.71 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2452 MHz+95%	1260 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	280+21%	232
L1 Cache	8.8 MB+21%	7.3 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	70+21%	58
Tensor Cores	280+21%	232

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 512 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s	512 GB/s+33%
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 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.