Radeon VII 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

43%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

42%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

39%

#73

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 Radeon VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU.

Insight	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon VII 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 VII Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon VII and GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

Radeon VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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 VII scores 16,308 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU reaches 16,233 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,308	16,233
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840	10240+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.44 TFLOPS	34.1 TFLOPS+154%
Boost Clock	1750 MHz+5%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	112+75%
TMUs	240	320+33%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	10 MB+964%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VII) 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 VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+129%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+1500%	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 4.1	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	UVD 7.2	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU's 350W — a 17.1% difference. The Radeon VII is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 280mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
TDP	295W-16%	350W
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Mobile
Length	280mm	0mm
Height	125mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	89°C	80°C-10%
Perf/Watt	55.3+19%	46.4