RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile reaches 16,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) with 144 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,848 | 16,214+2% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 6144+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.62 TFLOPS | 18.98 TFLOPS+22% |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+29% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 192+33% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 6 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 48+33% |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 192+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile).
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 115W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 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.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 137.8 | 141.0+2% |
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