Radeon RX 7800M vs GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7800M

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

43%

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GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

42%

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RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

39%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 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.

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800M and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,233 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800M scores 15,984 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 80 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) vs 320.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,984	16,233+2%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840	10240+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+5%	34.1 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz+40%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96	112+17%
TMUs	240	320+33%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	10 MB+1233%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	60	80+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 3080 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s	448 GB/s+4%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 4.0	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	VCN 4.0	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800M draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 64.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.